Rabia Noreen is a senior Pakistani television actor who is admired for her excellent craft and hit TV appearances. She is well known for portraying negative roles in dramas. Her notable dramas include Zeenat, Tasweer, Maat, Khaali Haath, Anaya Tumhari Hui, Kabhi Socha Na Tha, Laa, Mera Khuda Janay, Dil-e-Muztar, Mere Meherbaan, and Mere Ban Jao, among others. Recently, she received praise for her performances in Ishq Murshid and Jaan Se Pyara Juni. Nowadays, fans are praising her acting in drama serial Musafat. Rabia Noreen married senior Pakistani actor Abid Ali in 2006, who passed away in 2019.
Recently, Rabia Noreen opened up about dealing with mental health issues after her husband Abid Ali’s death.
Speaking about mental health issues, Rabia Noreen said, “To be honest, I came to understand the importance of mental health after going through a personal depressive phase. I faced a very difficult time after the death of Abid Ali. Normally, that phase is called depression. In depression, you lose interest in life. It was a very difficult period — you stop eating, stop meeting people, and don’t feel like laughing, picking up the phone, or doing daily chores. You don’t even share your well-being with others. My siblings helped me deal with depression; they took me out, and my brother, who is a homeopathic doctor, supported me a lot. But most importantly, it is you who has to bring yourself out of depression. If you don’t make the effort, you won’t beat depression and your physical health will also deteriorate. Also remember that your physical and mental health are interconnected. Whenever you feel lifeless or hopeless, take notice of it and try to recover.” Watch here:
Social media users are praising her insightful talk on depression. Many users said they are happy to see actors now discussing mental health and treating it as a real medical problem. Read a few comments:
