By the time I finish writing this sentence, I can think of at least three movies belonging to the thriller genre with the climax characterised by the protagonist/antagonist having some sort of mental or behavioural disorder. It is not unusual for any kind of mental disorder to find its place in various films and pop culture narratives.
When Deepika Padukone, followed by other influential personalities, came out with their stories about depression, it steered the conversation around mental health to a new direction. While movies such as Dear Zindagi portrayed sensitive conversations around mental health, social media influencers churned out (and continue to do so) one content after another around its importance. As a result, depression and anxiety began to be viewed through a much kinder and empathetic lens.