'It's ok to not be ok': Wipro Chairman urges people to break down mental health barriers

In a recent post on X, Rishad Premji, the Executive Chairman of Wipro Limited, highlighted the significance of mental health. He stressed the need for open conversations and the importance of breaking the stigmas surrounding mental well-being. His message resounded with clarity: "It's absolutely fine to have moments when you're not feeling okay."

"We should relentlessly break barriers so that we talk about mental health with the same comfort we talk about our physical health. It’s ok to not be okay at times," Premji wrote.



Here he underscored that mental health and depression should be treated with the same gravity as any physical ailment. He also emphasised the value of supporting friends, family, and colleagues, particularly during trying and isolating circumstances.

Premji has often used his social media platform to address mental health concerns.



Rishad Premji's journey with Wipro commenced in 2007, evolving through various roles until he assumed the role of Executive Chairman in 2019. His career within the company encompassed roles such as general manager in Wipro's Banking and Financial Services division, overseeing investor relations, and ultimately leading Wipro's strategy and M&A initiatives.