Stone, who works with the World Health Organization, emphasised that one in ten people "on a global level" are in the grip of a "mental crisis".

She said people should be trying to fix themselves instead of relying on political figures for policies that could help, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

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“To try to say, ‘It has to be our leaders’, well, which leader do you think that’s going to be? It must start with the individual."

“You must stand strong, and when you blow it? OK, so what? That was two steps ago. You have to get back up, get yourself together, help whoever you think you bumped around, and keep moving forward - and instant forgiveness. Instant forgiveness for yourself.”

Stone became emotional when discussing how she utilises her fame to support marginalised groups, particularly recalling her participation in an event promoting world peace.

She also revealed that she now dedicates approximately 17 hours a day to painting and has criteria for returning to acting, stating she will only accept roles that are "really powerful and meaningful."

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