Malaysian actress Zhao Lian Hua has spoken out about her struggles with depression. She revealed in a Weibo post on January 1 that she had been battling the condition since 2019, and shared her experiences of being physically punished as a child for poor grades and beaten after failed auditions. Despite these challenges, Zhao expressed gratitude to those who have supported her, emphasizing that depression is a real illness that cannot be resolved by simply "thinking positively". She also used her platform to advocate for vulnerable groups and raise awareness about mental health issues.
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