Actress Kubbra Sait, known for her roles in Sacred Games, Ready, and Gully Boy, has opened up about a quietly significant step she took during the Covid-19 pandemic — enrolling in a suicide prevention course so she could be better equipped to support those in crisis. The revelation came as part of a personal message she shared on Instagram on Thursday, coinciding with Suicide Prevention Month in September.

Why Kubbra Took the Course

In a candid video addressed directly to the camera, Sait explained that the decision was driven not by personal crisis, but by a sense of responsibility toward others. “During the pandemic, something amazing happened. I took a suicide prevention course because what if someone called me and I didn’t know how to help them,” she said.

The actress described herself as someone who finds connection in small, everyday gestures — like smiling at strangers — and said such moments remind her that no one needs to carry their burdens alone.

Her Message on Self-Care and Resilience

Sait emphasised that self-care does not need to be elaborate or transformative. She encouraged her followers to consider simple acts as meaningful steps toward wellbeing. “September is suicide prevention month. And it is a month for us to think about, hey, how do we look after ourselves? How do we look after others, others who we love? And maybe today looking after yourself looks like stepping outside, moving your body a little bit, drinking something that makes you feel warm,” she said.

She was careful to note that none of her suggestions were presented as definitive solutions. “None of anything that I said to you is like a magical cure. Sometimes you just have to be like, boss, I don’t want to struggle anymore. So you reach out for professional help. And that’s good too,” she added, normalising the act of seeking clinical support.

The ‘Hold On to the Tree’ Metaphor

Among the most striking moments of the video was a metaphor Sait offered for those going through extreme difficulty. “Just remind yourself that maybe you are a little monkey, a tiny little monkey holding on to a tree, where everything else around you feels like the craziest storm ever. Hold on to that tree, my friend, that tree is life,” she said.

She closed with a message of solidarity: “You’re not alone. You don’t have to be alone. You can call out for help. And more times than one, humanity is pretty damn good. We can rely on each other.”

Significance of the Timing

The post arrives during World Suicide Prevention Month, observed each September globally. Mental health advocacy by public figures has grown notably in India in recent years, with celebrities increasingly using their platforms to reduce stigma around seeking help. Sait’s disclosure — that she proactively trained to support others rather than waiting to be affected — adds a distinctive, community-oriented dimension to the conversation.

As awareness efforts intensify this month, her message underscores a broader shift: mental health in India is slowly moving from a private struggle to a shared, spoken responsibility.