A place to discuss the Wales' joint mental health work ie: Heads Together which includes Prince Harry's involvement as well.
THE Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are joining forces with Prince Harry to launch a year-long campaign on mental health.
Each of the three will focus on particular areas of mental health in which they have an interest.
Prince Harrywill concentrate on the "invisible injuries" of servicemen and women, including post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and anxiety disorders.
The Ministry of Defence said last week that 7,434 armed forces personnel had been assessed as having a mental health condition between April 2014 and September 2015.
The duchess will highlight mental health problems suffered by children and the importance of early intervention. The duke will focus on the difficulties affecting young men, from teenagers to men of his own age.
The three will launch their campaign at the end of April. Royal sources said they were working with charities and "creatives" on a name for the campaign.
By working together on a joint campaign, the duke and duchess and Prince Harry believe they can send a powerful message across society on the importance of these issues ...... Focusing on veterans, children and young men shows how broad the issues are and how many different people mental health affects.
Summary from the Times. Royals in three-pronged bid to boost mental health | The Sunday Times (http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/news/uk_news/Health/article1675541.ece)
It's great that they are lending their support to mental health charities and chose a certain group to focus on so their efforts comes across natural. It must be challenging for them to be a voice for issues that doesn't necessarily affect their private lives.
Quote from: michelle0187 on March 06, 2016, 06:20:22 AM
It's great that they are lending their support to mental health charities and chose a certain group to focus on so their efforts comes across natural. It must be challenging for them to be a voice for issues that doesn't necessarily affect their private lives.
However I do believe they know people among their friends and family who are currently dealing with these issues or have experienced them in the past.
Quote from: amabel on March 06, 2016, 07:36:20 PM
I don't really see hwy they need to know people with mental disorders, to raise money and awareness for these charities..
I do believe though that they've likely met people with them throughout their years in school, while he was in the military, or just family and friends who have some of the conditions.
Quote from: amabel on March 06, 2016, 07:36:20 PM
I don't really see hwy they need to know people with mental disorders, to raise money and awareness for these charities..
well spreading awareness for issues that don't hit close to home makes their efforts look not very personal. It's like not expecting a royal patron of a cancer awareness charity, to have anyone close that has battled cancer. Where was the inspiration for change coming from if it didn't personally affect their lives. I guess royals should just show up for the fund raising ribbon cutting and hugs as long as the media is documenting it. And they get the public's stamp of approval for partaking in non gap year like activities.
Quote from: TLLK on March 06, 2016, 09:57:10 PM
Quote from: amabel on March 06, 2016, 07:36:20 PM
I don't really see hwy they need to know people with mental disorders, to raise money and awareness for these charities..
I do believe though that they've likely met people with them throughout their years in school, while he was in the military, or just family and friends who have some of the conditions.
Probably, but it is not a prerequisite for raising money... and naturally whatever personal knowledge they have of people with such problems, should be kept private
^ so why is will meeting up with a man who contemplated suicide and the man who helped talk him out if it ? It's possible to mention their personal experiences with the people who the charities are created to help, without naming names and being very specific.
^^^ While I do agree with
@michelle0187 that it is possible to keep such information confidential, I'm going to guess that the men decided it was worth sharing this personal information in order to put a "face and name" to the issue.
I just think if he is comfortable with using those two men's experience with suicide prevention then it's fair to say they do find using the private stories of those struggling with mental health to be acceptable, if the person gives their consent. But I don't think putting out specific private info on the person's life (a close friend or acquaintance of the royal patrons),necessary to let the public know they too can relate. It doesn't always have to be about raising money to fund treatment centers. Raising awareness can be very beneficial in shedding the ignorance, that contributes negatively on the treatment process of the mentally ill.
Will and Kate meet man who attempted suicide and his rescuer - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKAH5ADB_pk)
So it appears that the man who attempted suicide started his own campaign to find his rescuer. IMHO then if he chose to go public with his information it was his choice to share the reasons that motivated him to start the search.
:goodpost:
@Nightowl.
I'd like to point out that the Cambridges are not the only royal couple who find their coverage being more about fashion and hairstyles than about the actual engagement or charity. I'm sure that the CPs of Denmark and Norway have found themselves relegated to the sidelines by the press on more than one occasion as the tabloids choose to focus on their wives outfits. :wacko: (Fortunately for Mary and Mette-Marit their husbands appear to handle this with more grace than Charles did with Diana decades ago.)
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to meet Attitude Pride Award winner Jonny Benjamin | Attitude Magazine (http://attitude.co.uk/duke-and-duchess-of-cambridge-to-meet-attitude-pride-award-winner-jonny-benjamin/)
angelasamata @Angelasamata 7h7 hours ago
Today it really felt like those bereaved by suicide had a voice!So good to see how closely William & Kate listened to our experiences ��
angelasamata @Angelasamata 8h8 hours ago
It was such an incredible meeting with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. They asked some great questions and couldn't have been nicer!
Quote from: TLLK on March 11, 2016, 04:55:45 AM
angelasamata @Angelasamata 7h7 hours ago
Today it really felt like those bereaved by suicide had a voice!So good to see how closely William & Kate listened to our experiences ��
angelasamata @Angelasamata 8h8 hours ago
It was such an incredible meeting with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. They asked some great questions and couldn't have been nicer!
@Nightowl- A little information about the woman who met with the Cambridges and her work with Survivors of Bereavement.
Angela Samata named Merseyside Woman of the Year 2015 (http://uk-sobs.org.uk/2015/07/02/angela-samata-named-merseyside-woman-of-the-year-2015/)
Duke of Cambridge speech at Guild of Health Writers with Heads Together - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZI_TquIfFw)
William's speech to the Guild of Mental Healthcare Writers on 2/6/17. He addresses the suicide rate for men under 40 in the UK along with what the mental health charities' wish that the dialogue on the issue become normalized.
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry release celebrity mental health videos | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (http://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/785383/Duke-Duchess-Cambridge-Prince-Harry-celebrity-mental-health-videos-Kate-William)
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry join together to 'shatter the stigma' of mental illness (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/03/29/duke-duchess-cambridge-prince-harry-join-together-shatter-stigma/)
Princes William and Harry to share memories of Princess Diana in new documentaries
Princes William and Harry to share memories of Diana in documentaries (http://us.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2017041038035/prince-william-harry-diana-documentaries/)
Prince William: Let's lose our stiff upper lips | Daily Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4419724/Prince-William-Let-s-lose-stiff-upper-lips.html#comments)
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Link to the original interview with William and Harry.
https://www.thecalmzone.net/get-involved/calmzine/
Brits should lose the 'stiff upper lip', says Prince William
Brits should lose the 'stiff upper lip', says Prince William (http://news.sky.com/story/brits-should-lose-the-stiff-upper-lip-says-prince-william-10841933)
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Prince William says keeping a stiff upper lip can damage health
Prince William says keeping a stiff upper lip can damage health - BBC News (http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-39625897)
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Prince William: No more stiff upper lip over mental health
Prince William: No more stiff upper lip over mental health (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/04/17/prince-william-mental-health-attitudes-changing-thanks-high/)
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George and Charlotte should be able to talk about feelings, says Prince William
Prince William wants George and Charlotte to talk about their feelings | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (http://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/792817/Prince-George-Princess-Charlotte-talk-about-feelings-William-Kate-Middleton)
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Prince William Says Brits Should Lose the 'Stiff Upper Lip' When It Comes to Mental Health
Prince William Says Brits Should Drop the Stiff Upper Lip (http://people.com/royals/prince-william-says-brits-should-lose-the-stiff-upper-lip-when-it-comes-to-mental-health/)
William at BBC radio theater today to watch a screening of the documentaries.
The Duke Of Cambridge Attends Screening Of BBC's 'Mind Over Marathon' Documentary To Launch BBC Mental Health Season - Zimbio (http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/0W028sSeXYO/Duke+Cambridge+Attends+Screening+BBC+Mind/vJ3CQQPF-A7)
I hope more people realize that talking about your feelings doesn't make you "weak", and that no matter what your situation in life, you are allowed to feel whatever you're feeling.
I always hate it when people are told to deny their feelings, simply because another person could be struggling more. It's not a competition.
I applaud these initiatives, however what is needed is more funding and because that is a political issue, they cannot speak about that.
Yes, good for them for trying to break the stigma, but through their privileged positions both Harry and William had access to the best healthcare. Many in the UK and the world don't. Here in Canada, it is not easy to get a referral to see a therapist, I have friend who has been waiting to see one. It is so frustrating that it is treated like a nonissue health problem when it can be paralyzing for the person and his/her family and friends.
Prince William on Diana's death: 'I still feel shock 20 years on. You never get over it'
Prince William on Diana's death: 'I still feel shock 20 years on. You never get over it' (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/04/18/prince-william-dianas-death-still-feel-shock-20-years-never/)
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'You never get over it' Prince William still in shock 20 years after Diana's death
Prince William admits he's still in shock 20 years after Diana's death | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (http://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/793339/Prince-William-Diana-death-grief-Prince-Harry-therapy-mental-health)
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Prince William Shares His Heartbreak on the 'Shock' of Losing His Mom, Princess Diana: 'You Never Get Over It'
Prince William Talks About Princess Diana's Death (http://people.com/royals/prince-william-shares-his-heartbreak-on-the-shock-of-losing-his-mom-princess-diana-you-never-get-over-it/)
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'The shock never leaves you': Prince William speaks of the moment he was told his mother had died in emotional conversation with wife who lost her son and husband
Prince William speaks of when he found out Diana had died | Daily Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4423306/William-Diana-shock-never-leaves-you.html)
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Prince William recalls 'shock' of Princess Diana's death: 'You never get over it'
Prince William recalls 'shock' of Princess Diana's death: 'You never get over it' (http://us.hola.com/hola-en-ingles/201704197910/prince-william-shock-princess-diana-death-mind-over-marathon/)
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Kate hosts London Marathon runners at Kensington Palace
Kate Middleton meets London Marathon runners (http://us.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2017041938234/kate-middleton-london-marathon-runners/)
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Why Is Princess Kate Putting a Headband on Her Mailbox?
Kate Middleton Hosts Team Heads Together Ahead of London Marathon (http://people.com/royals/why-is-princess-kate-putting-a-headband-on-her-mailbox/)
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Duchess of Cambridge joins London Marathon runners in support of Heads Together campaign
Duchess of Cambridge shows her support for Heads Together campaign | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (http://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/793867/duchess-of-cambridge-kate-middleton-heads-together-prince-harry-mental-health)
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Heads Together on Twitter: "#TeamHeadsTogether at Kensington Palace! https://t.co/rWyFSC1qjj" (https://twitter.com/heads_together/status/854707876652343296)
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Chris Jackson on Twitter: "On a lovely spring afternoon in Kensington Palace the Duchess of Cambridge met @LondonMarathon runners from team (https://twitter.com/chrisjack_getty/status/854721574984966144)
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Kate's show of support: A dressed-down Duchess of Cambridge hosts a reception for Heads Together Marathon runners at Kensington Palace
Kate hosts a reception for Heads Together Marathon runners | Daily Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-4425558/Kate-hosts-reception-Heads-Marathon-runners.html)
Home - ITNSource News (http://itnsourcenews.com/?SearchTerm=Kate%20hosts%20Heads%20Together%20runners%20at%20Kensington%20Palace)
Video from today's reception at KP.
QuoteDuchess of Cambridge hosts Heads Together runners and praises Prince Harry
The Duchess of Cambridge hosted runners at Kensington Palace ahead of the London Marathon next week for the Heads Together charity.
The Duchess also launched a series of Heads Together headbands around London that will adorn post boxes ahead of the marathon.
Her Royal Highness spoke to several runners during the visit, asking eight-year-old Bella Rodway, "Do you talk about your feelings to anyone? You need to lead the way with your friends. Even if you are not feeling good or worried about stuff."
Read more:
Duchess of Cambridge hosts Heads Together runners and praises Prince Harry – Royal Central (http://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/cambridges/duchess-of-cambridge-hosts-heads-together-runners-and-praises-prince-harry-80734)
QuotePrince William and Lady Gaga team up
As part of the Heads Together #oktosay films, Lady Gaga has joined Prince William in the latest video to help people speak openly about mental health.
The World Premiere of the film aired on the Royal Family's Facebook page. Lady Gaga spoke to the Duke of Cambridge over FaceTime located in Los Angeles and London respectively.
Lady Gaga started the Born This Way Foundation, which she wrote an open letter speaking of her Post Traumatic Stress Disorder from being assaulted.
Read more:
Prince William and Lady Gaga team up – Royal Central (http://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/cambridges/prince-william-and-lady-gaga-team-up-80688)
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QuotePrince William's unlikely date with Lady Gaga
LADY Gaga has been praised by Prince William after she shared an open letter describing her struggle with mental health.
Prince William, 34, had a FaceTime conversation with the pop star to discuss their charity work, The Sun reports.
The Prince told Lady Gaga: "I thought it was incredibly moving and very brave of you to write down such personal feelings."
Read more:
Lady Gaga, Prince William sit down for unlikely conversation (http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/prince-williams-unlikely-date-with-lady-gaga/news-story/e5c875a1b898c4802270278d296b0455)
It's tragic to lose a wonderful mother at a young age. I heard other stories of children who lost their mothers at a young age that have trouble coping with the tragedy. At least Prince William had the support of his friends and brother to help him. He did well to offer his support for those who lost their mother or other beloved family member at such a young age.
QuotePrince William reveals he still struggles with mum Diana's death 20 years later
Prince William has revealed he continues to struggle with the death of his late mum, Princess Diana.
The Duke of Cambridge said the shock of his mother's death lives with him to this day as he sympathised with a London Marathon runner who appealed for advice on how to comfort her bereaved children.
William told Rhian Burke, 39, who suffered the double loss of her one-year-old son and husband within days of each other, that her son and daughter would be well looked after as she would 'provide the blanket of stability and understanding that they need'.
Read more: http://metro.co.uk/2017/04/19/prince-william-reveals-he-still-struggles-with-mum-dianas-death-20-years-later-6583165/#ixzz4emxN8UpS
QuoteWhile Prince William turned to friends after Princess Diana's death, younger brother Harry went off the rails
FOUR days after his mother's funeral, Prince William returned to Eton College to find 600 letters waiting for him.
Over half the school had written to him, offering their condolences, but with the firm instruction that there was no need to reply.
A fellow pupil said: "It was simply a show of solidarity."
Read more:
While Prince William had the support of friends, his younger brother Harry went off the rails in wake of Princess Diana's death (https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/3351183/while-prince-william-turned-to-friends-after-princess-dianas-death-younger-brother-harry-went-off-the-rails/)
My paternal grandmother found she had breast cancer in 1940 when my father was 8. Because treatment was so bad she killed herself by coal gas poisoning my father never got over that it affected his life until he died 64 years later.
My mom died when I was 20 from a car accident. It's not something I think about on a daily basis, but it was hard getting married and not having her there.
Quote from: Lothwen on April 20, 2017, 08:20:57 PM
My mom died when I was 20 from a car accident. It's not something I think about on a daily basis, but it was hard getting married and not having her there.
Agree with you!!
William and Harry have no mom when both young at 15 and 12 years old and William decide to memory of their mom if she was here for William's wedding to Kate in 2011
According to the Evening Standard article the mental health charity Mind has seen a 40% increase in calls since Harry's interview.
Katie Hopkins faces backlash for comments about Prince William and Harry's mental health campaigning | London Evening Standard (http://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/katie-hopkins-faces-backlash-for-comments-about-prince-william-and-harrys-mental-health-campaigning-a3519016.html)
I am very glad to see that the podcast helped and encouraged people to make that initial call. I said yesterday on Twitter that if this initiative helps even one person to seek help it will be worth it. There's been a great deal of cynical sneering about royals talking about what ails them and Katie Hopkins is an expert on this sort of put-down IMO. I'd like to know what initiatives in any area of public health she has started, actually.
I think it helps when they talk about personal issues and struggles, rather than spouting vague platitudes.
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/04/21/17/3F759A2600000578-4433258-image-a-3_1492791780724.jpg
Cambridges at BBC Radio 1 today.
Video of the couple's interview.
https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews/videos/10156189182794968/ chatting about the kids, takeout food and their favorite TV shows.
I think a certain discussion of their own problems may help other people to feel "there's no shame in being depressed about X, even if it was years after it happened or for seeking for help for my depression...."
QuoteThe Queen has backed the decision by the Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry to speak out about their mental health, expressing her "pride" at the campaign they have spearheaded with the Duchess of Cambridge.
Their Heads Together scheme, tackling the stigma around mental health and encouraging people to speak more openly about their struggles, is the official charity of today's London Marathon.
William, Kate and Harry are attending the race and have called for it to be known as the "mental health marathon".
Queen?s ?pride? over princes? mental health drive | News | The Times & The Sunday Times (https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/news/queens-pride-over-princes-mental-health-drive-95jk9k2tr)
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C-Ffj8vXgAAy96d.jpg Photo of the trio starting the London Marathon.
W,K,H ,looked like they had good time today at the marathon.They all seem very engaged and very friendly.I was a little freaked out when I saw William get splashed with water. Even though it may have been a joke people are crazy these days.Whoever threw the water was being disrespectful and invading someones personal space.William laughed it off but I would have been really upset. Next time if they are that close to runners they need at least an officer in front of the barrier next to them to prevent this ever happening again if they hand out water at the marathon in the future.
IMO This week is nothing more than Brand Windsor hoping to keep the gravy train going. After William living it up in the Alps. And now he is all over the shop. Do Me a flavour!
I hope they continue to work and not slack on their duties otherwise the criticism will continue and make people start to question what do the royals do.
One is not amused! Kate Middleton is less than impressed when a cheeky London marathon runner SPRAYS water at her and Prince William as they cheer competitors on
London Marathon runner sprays water at William and Kate | Daily Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4436912/London-marathon-security.html)
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William and Kate Get Squirted with Water While Handing Out Drinks at London Marathon — and the Pic Is Priceless
Prince Harry, Kate Middleton, Prince William at London Marathon (http://people.com/royals/prince-harry-kate-middleton-prince-william-london-marathon-2017-photos/)
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Prince Harry, Prince William and Kate Middleton cheer on London Marathon runners
Prince Harry, Prince William and Kate Middleton cheer on London Marathon runners (http://us.hola.com/hola-en-ingles/201704237969/Prince-William-Kate-Middleton-Prince-Harry-marathon/)
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Duchess Catherine, Prince William and Prince Harry attend Virgin Money London Marathon
Duchess Catherine, Prince William and Prince Harry attend Virgin Money London Marathon | NEWMYROYALS & HOLLYWOOD FASHION (http://www.newmyroyals.com/2017/04/duchess-catherine-prince-william-and_23.html)
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Royal seal of approval! Duchess of Cambridge presents the fastest man to run the London marathon while dressed as a STAR with his medal (but seems unsure where to hang it)
Duchess of Cambridge greets London marathon runners | Daily Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-4437164/Prince-Harry-hugs-London-marathon-runners.html)
A Royal send-off! Kate, William and Harry cheer runners on at London Marathon starting line - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRbNXHKwEqk)
Video of the trio cheering runners before the start of the marathon.
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Quote from: Valentina18 on April 23, 2017, 04:12:55 PM
W,K,H ,looked like they had good time today at the marathon.They all seem very engaged and very friendly.I was a little freaked out when I saw William get splashed with water. Even though it may have been a joke people are crazy these days.Whoever threw the water was being disrespectful and invading someones personal space.William laughed it off but I would have been really upset. Next time if they are that close to runners they need at least an officer in front of the barrier next to them to prevent this ever happening again if they hand out water at the marathon in the future.
Security was likely not happy with the water splashing because it could have been something else in the bottles (ie acid) and it would have splashed on to others besides the Cambridges too.
There's probably some PR involved at some level. I am rather surprised at how plummy Kate :eyes: sounds. She comes across as being even posher than William, if that is possible. :eyes:
Kate's accent has been discussed by observers from the days of her engagement interview onwards. Some of Kate's old schoolmates from her home village and Downe Park school days stated that she sounded quite different then.
High fives and selfies with the Royals at the London marathon - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5dLLJg6Oi0)
More video from today.
^^ & ^ - IMO Kate is trying so hard to sound posh that she has trouble actually moving her lips.
Maybe she had always sounded more posh than the Queen? :hehe:
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Quote from: TLLK on April 23, 2017, 07:54:47 PM
Video of the trio cheering runners before the start of the marathon.Security was likely not happy with the water splashing because it could have been something else in the bottles (ie acid) and it would have splashed on to others besides the Cambridges too.
Positive PR mattered more to them than other peoples safety IMHO. Needs Must!
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QuoteAlmost £10million is believed to have been raised by The Royal Foundation and Heads Together, which will be ploughed back into digital initiatives to help people with mental health problems, better training for counsellors and more research into depression and other conditions.
Royals? mental health care crusade will continue to run beyond London Marathon | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (http://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/795108/Royals-William-Kate-Harry-mental-health-campaign-continues)
I'm curious about what "digital initiatives " actually means.
I always thought that the phrase meant streamlining various facets of your business so that it's all customer-friendly and seamless. Quite how that would translate into charitable endeavours I don't know? Having all similar services under one umbrella organisation perhaps, in order to get the maximum bang for the charities' buck and more publicity?
Royal trio are ?mental health game changers after their campaign helped charity | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (http://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/798255/Royals-helped-mental-health-charity-boost)
Our service has been launched by Mental Health Innovations, a digital mental health charity that was established as a legacy from the Heads Together campaign. Shout is grateful for the work and generous support of The Royal Foundation; whose founding grant launched the charity
Shout ? for support in a crisis (https://www.giveusashout.org/)
Quote
William and Kate have launched service to help those with mental health issues
Prince William said 'Shout' will be free, anonymous and available 24-hours a day
The Royal couple have launched campaign to find 3,000 volunteers to man it
Announcing the initiative at Kensington Palace yesterday, Prince William revealed that the national service ? also backed by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex ? would be free, anonymous and available all day every day. Pictured Harry and Meghan meet Shout volunteers
He added: 'That's 60,000 moments when people who were feeling scared, alone and frightened were able to use their phone to connect with someone who could support them.'
'Harry, Meghan, Catherine and I have been able to see the service working up close and are very excited for its future.
'At the heart of Shout will be an incredible national volunteer community, one which needs to grow to allow us to support more people in crisis.'
William said the 'difficult' nature of the conversations may not be for everyone, but hoped the number of volunteers would keep growing.
Smiling, he invited his wife Kate, dressed in a striped jumper and ankle-grazing wide-legged trousers, to take the floor. She talked about her work with vulnerable children and the importance of intervening before they develop mental problems. She added: 'Sadly for so many they have already reached a crisis situation. That's why we believe that Shout is so important.'
William and Kate search for 3,000 volunteers to help support people with mental health problems | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7012779/William-Kate-search-3-000-volunteers-help-support-people-mental-health-problems.html)
@wannable-Thank you for sharing the information. The video is definitely worth viewing for those in the UK interested in volunteering for the SHOUT helpline. Requirements are: if you are over 18, have a secure Internet connection, are willing to undergo the 25 hours of training and are available for 2-4 hours a week for one year.
The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are launching their most ambitious project aimed at reaching vulnerable people who are in crisis via text messaging. Good luck to those who are training the volunteers and kudos to those who see the need and answer the call.
Prince William launches national 24/7 mental health text service amid call for 3,000 volunteers (https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/05/09/prince-william-launches-national-247-mental-health-text-service2/)
QuoteHe told how ?Harry, Meghan, Katherine and I? had been closely involved with developing Shout over the past 12 months.
The project is the first joint initiative since the Duchess of Sussex joined the Royal family last year, and yesterday?s announcement the first since the couples formally separated their households amid rumours of contrasting working styles.
Will, Kate, Harry, Meghan Launch Mental Health Crisis Line | PEOPLE.com (https://people.com/royals/meghan-markle-prince-harry-kate-middleton-prince-william-partner-mental-health-crisis-line/)
Shout: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex launch new mental health project ? Royal Central (http://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/cambridges/shout-the-duke-and-duchess-of-cambridge-and-the-duke-and-duchess-of-sussex-launch-new-mental-health-project-121890)
Meghan and Harry visit 'Shout'.
Meghan Markle's Secret Visit with Prince Harry to Shout, a Crisis Text Line, in Photos (https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a27424295/meghan-markle-prince-harry-shout-crisis-text-line-secret-visit-photos/)
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We're excited that today The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have launched Shout, a 24/7 crisis text service, as a legacy of @heads_together. The Duke of Cambridge recorded this national appeal for #volunteers to help us support more people.
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Quote?At the heart of @GiveUsAShout will be an incredible national volunteer community, one which needs to grow to allow us to support more people in crisis." ? The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and The Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
They should lead by example and take some time volunteering themselves to do this.
The is a great cause! I think Prince William and Kate have done a phenomenal job given their role as royals. Well done!
Most of Kate's children charities have to do with Mental Health for Kids and are associated to this new initiative (check the tweets/re-tweets of Shout). She has been saying for years to date that MH starts or should start with parents/teachers when noting anything out of character since the first years of childhood.
I think the behind the scenes, secret visits, will be known in coming years rather than days, weeks or months, she doesn't flaunt it or mention it, but is said by people related to whatever cause years later as anecdotes. It happened with Head Together, her husband said in the fab 4 it was her idea, quite 2 years after the launch. Other examples: When single/private life, several PP client service employee operators said she'd be 2-4 hours attending calls on certain days or a day off/shortage of operators, this type of anecdotes were made public years after. Today's Scouting Anglesey, apparently she regulary called when going to volunteer, no photos, no mentions.
But yes
@sandy , I agree a 1 year commitment of several hours daily from Mon-friday (those are the conditions in the Shout website) would set a great example. I'm just not sure if it would be a good PR stating it now, it would rub off as? FillInTheBlank.
Princes William and Harry, Kate and Meghan launch new project together | GMA (https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/culture/story/princes-william-harry-kate-meghan-launch-project-62957372)
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The Duke of Cambridge joined @England Manager Gareth Southgate and a team of footballing royalty for an important discussion on men?s mental health.
Watch #ARoyalTeamTalk on @BBCOne at 22.30 on Sunday 19 May.
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Stars from music, stage and screen will unite with His Royal Highness The Duke of Cambridge to voice a minute-long message to be broadcast simultaneously across hundreds of UK radio stations at 10.59am Monday 13th May.
The #MentalHealthMinute made history last year, broadcasting to one of radio?s biggest ever collective audiences with stations from across the BBC and commercial radio uniting to carry the same message.
His Royal Highness will be joined by musician Katy Perry, comedian, actor and writer Stephen Fry, actress, presenter and activist Jameela Jamil and singer and television personality Alesha Dixon.
The five celebs will come together to talk about the value of listening and the positive role it can play on our mental health. It will emphasise the importance of talking about mental health, how listening cannot be underestimated and how each and every one of us has the power to make a difference.
Mental Health Minute 2019: Are You Really Listening? (https://www.forces.net/mentalhealthminute#.XNXK6TZjfjY.twitter)
I think they know that the more publicity the subject gets the less of a stigma and the less of a taboo topic one's own mental health is. They are really giving it exposure in so many ways. Last year it was reported that the DOC had gone to meet with the Queen about this major mental health initiative. The article noted that she was really going out on a limb. I think they're all out on that limb and have all done their homework, and with such a screwed up world with shootings and anger everywhere, this just might the basic first step to relieve it.
Quote"Funny moment yesterday as William watched the new promotional video he stars in for #Shout As he appeared on screen saying a slightly cheesy ?hello?, he gave an embarrassed groan and put his hand over his face. Kate (I was sitting directly behind them, so could see) cracked up."
Via Rebecca English Twitter
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QuoteThe Duke of Cambridge, @GarethSouthgate and this team of football royalty kick off an important discussion on men?s mental health. #ARoyalTeamTalk #MakeExtraTime with @KensingtonRoyal @mrdanwalker @ThierryHenry @petercrouch @jjenas8
While Catherine focuses mostly with parents and children, Harry with veterans (male/female), William has made Men's mental health is priority.
(Apologies but I don't recall what Meghan's focus was with mental health and perhaps someone could remind me?) :blush:
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Something to Shout About: Crisis Text Line is in the UK | Crisis Text Line (https://www.crisistextline.org/blog/crisis-text-line-in-the-uk?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=post)
We?re so proud that The Royal Foundation determined to bring Crisis Text Line to the UK and supported the launch resources and time. William, Catherine, Harry, and Meghan have each visited our offices in the UK a few times, meeting with staff and volunteers to see firsthand how the service and platform function.
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While Catherine focuses mostly with parents and children, Harry with veterans (male/female), William has made Men's mental health is priority.
(Apologies but I don't recall what Meghan's focus was with mental health and perhaps someone could remind me?) :blush:
Meghan has concentrated on women's issues. Another issue one of them could address and is much needed is mental health of the elderly.
Meghan is a newbie to this cause since she's in the family for a year now and will find her niche which would be women's issues.
Prince William talks men?s mental health with some of football?s biggest names ? Royal Central (http://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/cambridges/prince-william-talks-mens-mental-health-with-some-of-footballs-biggest-names-121970)
QuoteThe Duke of Cambridge is teaming up with legendary football players for a discussion on men?s mental health and the need to normalise the conversation.
The programme, titled ?A Royal Team Talk: Tackling Mental Health,? will air on BBC One on 19 May, with William chatting to footballers Peter Crouch, Danny Rose, Thierry Henry, Jermaine Jenas, and Gareth Southgate.
?Men are the hardest to reach audience on the subject of mental health,? says the Duke of Cambridge, who is President of the Football Association. ?Suicide is the biggest killer of young men under the age of 45, and that?s an appalling statistic.
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Meghan Markle, Kate Middleton, Harry and William Announce Project (https://www.marieclaire.com/celebrity/a27428764/cambridge-sussex-mental-health-project/)
QuoteOn Friday, Prince William, Prince Harry, Kate Middleton and new mom Meghan Markle officially announced the launch of their new joint venture, Shout. A 24 hour text service for young people in the UK, the helpline aims to connect those struggling with their mental health with trained volunteers, who can help them at their moment of crisis.
The inspiring service backed by the royals will see volunteers (supported by clinical professionals) on hand to reply to texts from people suffering from mental health issues such as suicidal thoughts, abuse, bullying or relationship problems.
Prince William joins Stephen Fry to record minute-long radio message about mental health | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7021743/Prince-William-joins-Stephen-Fry-record-minute-long-radio-message-mental-health.html)
Great!
Prince William launches national 24/7 mental health text service amid call for 3,000 volunteers (https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/05/09/prince-william-launches-national-247-mental-health-text-service2/)
The Duke of Cambridge takes part in #MentalHealthMinute ? Royal Central (http://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/cambridges/the-duke-of-cambridge-takes-part-in-mentalhealthminute-122070)
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The Duke of Cambridge has urged us all to stop and really listen as he took part in #MentalHealthMinute which was broadcast on over 300 radio stations just before 11am today.
William was one of five well known voices underlining the importance of talking and listening when it comes to mental health. Alongside Stephen Fry, Alesha Dixon, Katy Perry and Jameela Jamil, he put a spotlight on the difference taking just a minute to stop and hear someone can make.
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The Duke of Cambridge as President of the Football Association attended the launch of the new mental health campaign "Heads Up" at Wembley Stadium in London today, May 15:
Bilder und Fotos - Getty Images (https://www.gettyimages.de/search/2/image?events=775339326&family=editorial&recency=anydate&sort=best&page=1&suppressfamilycorrection=true#license)
Great pictures!
Prince William arrives at Wembley Stadium to launch new project with The Football Association | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-7031463/Prince-William-arrives-Wembley-Stadium-launch-new-project-Football-Association.html)
William going full fledge with the Mental Health.
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A truly heart-breaking revelation by Prince William makes our splash in the #DailyMail tomorrow. This story is embargoed until midnight, so I can?t go into it further except to say that the full story will be available on our MailPlus app later, in the paper tomorrow and online.
Saturday?s MAIL: Wills: Losing my mother was like no other pain #tomorrowspaperstoday
The front cover of the DM, Express and other tabloids and broadsheets is heartbreaking; William, Harry and Diana.
Prince William speaks about Princess Diana?s death and how it affected work as air ambulance pilot | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7043045/Prince-William-speaks-Princess-Dianas-death-affected-work-air-ambulance-pilot.html)
Prince William Says Losing Mom Was a 'Pain Like No Other Pain' | PEOPLE.com (https://people.com/royals/prince-william-says-losing-mom-at-young-age-pain-like-no-other-pain/)
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Prince William opens up about mental health pressures - BBC News (https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-48317793)
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Prince William speaks of the 'pain like no other pain' of bereavement, and the British stiff upper lip (https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2019/05/17/prince-william-speaks-pain-like-no-pain-bereavement-british/)
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Princess Diana news: Prince William opens up on losing his mum ? ?Pain like no other pain? | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1128719/princess-diana-news-prince-william-football-FA-Gareth-Southgate-mental-health-BBC)
Prince William: I felt a 'pain like no other' following the death of mother Princess Diana - ITV News (https://www.itv.com/news/2019-05-18/prince-william-i-felt-a-pain-like-no-other-following-the-death-of-mother-princess-diana/)
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Prince William says losing mum Princess Diana was a 'pain like no other' - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/prince-william-says-losing-mum-16164044)
Prince William reveals death of mother Diana still haunts him ?with raw emotion brewing inside me? ? The Sun (https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/9101225/prince-william-death-diana-emotion-bbc/)
@sara8150 Thank you for the links!
It must have been very difficult for both Prince Harry and Prince William.
I also thought it was interesting the way he described the encounters he had due to his job.
Oftentimes it helps opening up to someone so it's good that PW is taking the lead and talking about his experiences and emotions.
^^^I agree
@oak_and_cedar and I for one applaud that the Wales brothers have been forthcoming with their own experiences with grief and how it impacted their lives. IMO each needed to wait until they were ready to discuss the issue with a professional like Harry did or with close friends/family in William's case. IMHO for those who are on the front lines of emergency response: police, fire, paramedics etc..you can be as well prepared and trained as possible knowing that you will encounter the worst situations that human beings can encounter, but there will still be those cases that still take an emotional toll. Even when your hours of professional training kick in so you can work with your team to handle the on site tasks, there will still be those situations that will touch you more deeply. As he is the father of young children, I've suspected that the tragedy he's hinted at in early conversations did involve the death of a child and/or children.
First responders have to care for their own mental health if they want to continue providing the best possible care to the public. IMO it is extremely important to have counseling available to those who choose to run toward danger and to assist their fellow human beings in life threatening situations.
It's quite a mission, and has the Queen's blessing. It will take a lot of this type of PR to break the stigma, but I am glad they've taken on the cause. Mental health issues are probably at the base of much of the world's troubles. For example, just think about the trouble Alexandra Romanoff's mental health caused her, her family and many others.
Teens "interview" Prince William via text today.
Prince William says it's time to end online cruelty and protect most vulnerable - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/prince-william-says-its-time-16179828)
Prince William delivers powerful speech on cyberbullying, criticizes social media companies | GMA (https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/culture/story/prince-william-delivers-powerful-speech-cyberbullying-criticizes-social-59223310)
QuotePrince William gave one of the most compelling speeches of his career, lambasting social media companies like Facebook, Google and other social media giants who he doesn?t think are doing enough to protect children from bullying, hate speech, trolling and privacy and are putting profits before the protection of young people.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=2ahUKEwj4hcGM5LDiAhUpj1QKHd5cARIQFjAAegQIBxAC&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.royalinsight.net%2Fforum%2Findex.php&usg=AOvVaw1SyaLA_v-zzeFjy6YjC7tJ
?We have to acknowledge that much of the early optimism and hope of social media is giving way to very real concern, and even fear about its impact on our lives.? ? The Duke of Cambridge #AntiBullyingWeek pic.twitter.com/75cBTvTAgm
Full Transcript of Prince William's Speech at the BBC - The Duke Condemns Social Media Companies (https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a25129232/prince-william-social-media-bbc-speech-full-transcript/)
QuoteI am very concerned though that on every challenge they face ? fake news, extremism, polarisation, hate speech, trolling, mental health, privacy, and bullying ? our tech leaders seem to be on the back foot.
Their self-image is so grounded in their positive power for good that they seem unable to engage in constructive discussion about the social problems that they are creating.
The journey from inventors in the student dormitory to the leaders of some of the most valuable companies on earth has been so fast that they may struggle to understand that their incentives have changed. The noise of shareholders, bottom lines, and profits is distracting them from the values that made them so successful in the first place.
The above is from 2018 though the original call on the Social Media companies was made in 2017. William acknowledges in his 2018 speech that he'd underestimated the time it would take to stop the ongoing problems associated with cyber bullying.
Original call for change in 2017.
Prince William Wants to Stop Bullying on Facebook and Snapchat in Nine Easy Steps (https://www.newsweek.com/prince-william-cyberbullying-social-media-713193)
QuotePrince William, second in line to the British throne, is urging technology companies to promote a ?code of conduct? designed to stop children being bullied or victimized on their platforms.
Launched on Thursday and backed by companies including Snapchat and Facebook, the code is called ?Stop, Speak, Support,? and is aimed at helping young people to ?look out for their friends, to stop the bullies, to speak out and to get support.?
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And in March 2019 the then joint Kensington Palace guidelines for interacting on their social media accounts was published.
Royal social media accounts will block trolls trashing Kate, Meghan (https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2019/03/04/kate-meghan-prince-harry-prince-william-social-media-guidelines-palace/3054297002/)
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QuoteThe guidelines come amid concern about the online abuse aimed at the wives of Prince William and Prince Harry. Much of the social media abuse has centered around rival fans of the Duchess Kate of Cambridge, the former Kate Middleton, and Duchess Meghan of Sussex, the former Meghan Markle.
"Palace aides have been spending hours each week moderating comments on the official palace Instagram account and removing racist and sexist content," AP reported last month.
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While it will never erase the trolling that Meghan has endured, I believe that it is a step in the right direction.
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The is a great cause! I think Prince William and Kate have done a phenomenal job given their role as royals. Well done!
I agree. At the time of the so called rift one of the rags showed a picture of Catherine driving to BP to see the queen. Later an announcement that the project was in development was made and that she had gone to consult with the Queen about it. That leads me to believe there was a lot of behind the scenes preparation from all concerned...it is almost like the culmination of what all four have been working towards, as they described in that joint press meeting before the Sussex wedding.
"The Duchess of Sussex has revealed she does not read newspapers or engage with Twitter during a discussion held to celebrate #InternationalWomensDay"
The above quote is the step in the right direction for Mental Health.
A Heads Together news
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FSB backs The Royal Foundation's Heads Together charity
Heads Together, a mental health initiative spearheaded by The Royal Foundation of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, has been named as the FSB National Chairman's chosen charity.
Mike Cherry named Heads Together as his chosen charity in an effort to help destigmatise mental health in the workplace.
FSB will support Heads Together in amplifying the conversation about mental health among the UK?s 5.7 million strong UK small business community. FSB will also work to raise money for the vital work and programmes led by Heads Together including the Mental Health at Work Gateway.
Addressing mental health in the workplace remains a challenge, particularly for smaller employees and the self-employed. Research shows that poor mental health in the workplace is widespread with around half (48%) of people saying they have experienced a mental health problem in their current job.
Talking about why he chose Heads Together, Mike Cherry reflected on his own experiences and how he hopes it will lead to more small business owners talking about mental health in their workplace.
He said: ?As business owners, we have a crucial role to play in starting the conversation about mental health in our workplace. We need to lead the way in both destigmatising mental health in the workplace and acting to help members of our team when they are struggling.
?My father struggled with depression for many years and this was something that impacted his ability to run and manage the family business. His struggles have made me very aware of the impact poor mental health can have on small business owners, as well as employees.
?I am extremely proud to have chosen Heads Together and I am confident that we can help change the conversation around mental health in the workplace. By supporting the great work that they do, we can get even more small business owners talking about mental health and supporting themselves and their staff.?
Lorraine Heggessy, CEO of The Royal Foundation said ?We are very grateful to FSB for their support. This is a perfect partnership as both The Royal Foundation through Heads Together and FSB are committed to ensuring that all businesses have access to the best possible resources to support good mental health in the workplace. Research has shown that only 23% of employees in SMEs say they are comfortable talking about poor mental health.
?We are helping to address this issue by working with Mind on the Mental Health at Work Gateway, which was developed particularly to help small businesses. We have also recently supported Mind?s new training toolkit ?Mental Health for Small Workplaces. We urge you to spread the word about the Gateway and the toolkit so that employers and employees alike can find the support they need, regardless of the size of their business.?
FSB backs The Royal Foundation's Heads Together charity (https://www.fsb.org.uk/first-voice/fsb-backs-the-royal-foundation's-heads-together-charity?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=email&utm_term=)
Update on Shout since its launch.
'A tidal wave of problems': texting on the mental health frontline | Society | The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/jun/10/a-tidal-wave-of-problems-texting-on-the-mental-health-frontline)
IMHO its an article worth reading in its entirety. It features an interview with one of the male volunteers who times his availability during school breaks and lunches when the number of texts tends to ride. The article also features a sample conversation between client and volunteer.
Quote?It is attracting a different generation into volunteering,? said Victoria Hornby, the chief executive of Mental Health Innovations, said of those answering the texts. ?It makes sense to them. They can do everything remotely.?
QuoteThe computer dashboard at Shout, a suicide prevention text service, flashes up with a new cry for help every minute or two. The really worrying ones are highlighted in yellow by software that attempts to detect if a texter is about to try to kill themselves. Words and phrases such as ?overdose? or ?I can?t do this any more? trigger an urgent priority flag, and a trained volunteer armed with a laptop starts trying to calm down, reassure and then help the texter.
This is the new digital frontline in the fight to deter young people from taking their own lives or even thinking about it. Since Shout was launched last month as part of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge?s mental health campaign, its operators have been handling 500 conversations a day, 70% from women and girls, sometimes from classrooms and playgrounds. The crises are often so severe that the emergency services have had to be despatched in ?active rescues? as often as 22 times a day.
Suicide rates in the UK have been falling slightly in recent years and the most vulnerable group remains men aged 45 to 49. But Shout is catering to younger people who might not pick up the phone or talk to friends or family but are happy text their problems to a stranger who will try to guide them to professional help
Twitter (https://twitter.com/KensingtonRoyal/status/1156505401220902914)
The Heads Up launch will take place this Sunday.
Twitter (https://twitter.com/heads_together/status/1156494046195519488)
QuoteWe will use our national game to spread the message that mental health isn?t a sad, difficult topic. It is just part of everyday life."
#HeadsUp, officially launching at the #CommunityShield, aims to spark the biggest-ever conversation around mental health.
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QuoteOn Sunday, we'll be launching #HeadsUp - our brand new campaign with The @FA. It's time we talked about mental health as much as we talk about football.
Watch the launch just before @ManCity & @LFC go head to head at The FA Community Shield. Read more ➡️ Heads Up will launch at The FA Community Shield | Heads Together (http://www.headstogether.org.uk/community-shield-launch/) ?
Heads Up
Heads Up, launching this weekend at the Community Shield, aims to spark the biggest-ever conversation around mental health.
Great cause!
Duke of Cambridge launches ?Heads Up? at the showpiece start to the English football season ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/cambridge/duke-of-cambridge-launches-heads-up-at-the-showpiece-start-to-the-english-football-season-128060/)
Here is the video that was broadcast.
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Duke of Cambridge launches ?Heads Up? at the showpiece start to the English football season ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/cambridge/duke-of-cambridge-launches-heads-up-at-the-showpiece-start-to-the-english-football-season-128060/)
Here is the video that was broadcast.
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That was a great venue for encouraging the conversation. I hope folks are listening!
Twitter (https://twitter.com/MajestyMagazine/status/1164502016690982912?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet)
QuoteBBC ONE has commissioned a landmark film focusing on men?s mental health through the prism of football, with access to the Duke of Cambridge over the course of a year.
Twitter (https://twitter.com/KensingtonRoyal/status/1169938379733123072/photo/1)
https://www.rexfeatures.com/livefeed/2019/09/06/heads_up_mental_health_campaign_at_hendon_fc,_london
And it's back to work they go! This topic is so important - it may not be glamorous, but it is critical that mental health be addressed. I'm a lot older than most of you and have seen the disintegration of the nuclear family and all sorts of sad back peddling of the social fabric. I was a volunteer parent and was shocked at the sad situations many of the children were in that were unheard of (or extremely rare) a generation before. IMO this lead to issues then passed along in their future children. Kudo's to the Duke and Duchess who perceive it as a fundamental need. If they can influence a new generation into addressing their mental health just as they do their physical health, they will be doing the world a huge good.
Duke of Cambridge gets a Heads Up on Hendon FC?s mental health campaign ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/cambridge/duke-of-cambridge-gets-a-heads-up-on-hendon-fcs-mental-health-campaign-130149/)
QuoteThe Duke of Cambridge has set out to use football ?to start the biggest ever conversation on mental health? this season, and Friday he spent the day with Hendon Football Club learning about how they are tackling these issues within their club and community.
The Duke, who is president of the Football Association, visited as part of Heads Together?s ?Heads Up? initiative. The programme, which launched at The Community Shield in August, focuses on using the popularity of football to help normalise talking about mental health challenges.
Hendon FC run an innovative mental health project of their own, which they carry out with Brent Early Years Intervention Service, and the duke spent time with the club to hear more about their initiatives.
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Duke of Cambridge gets a Heads Up on Hendon FC?s mental health campaign ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/cambridge/duke-of-cambridge-gets-a-heads-up-on-hendon-fcs-mental-health-campaign-130149/)
I sincerely hope the football clubs help in this - we all need to consider our mental health as well as our physical health, and athletic stars can be so influential.
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Here is a preview of the video that will air Monday evening. In the background you can hear William, Kate, Harry & Meghan narrating.
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Here is the full version of the short film.
Kensington Palace on Instagram: ?Public Health England, in partnership with the NHS, have launched #EveryMindMatters to help people take simple steps (https://www.instagram.com/p/B3VDVUhlaKT/)
New NHS mental health website CRASHES after royal advert | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7547849/New-NHS-mental-health-website-CRASHES-royal-advert.html)
Crashed website means interest, great.
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Twitter (https://twitter.com/Gertsroyals/status/1171927162770923522?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet)
@TLLK posted this in the engagement thread of the DOC's, now we know what the KP meeting was about.
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New NHS mental health website CRASHES after royal advert | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7547849/New-NHS-mental-health-website-CRASHES-royal-advert.html)
I saw it and thought it was great.
James Middleton opens up about mental health struggles | UK News | Sky News (https://news.sky.com/story/james-middleton-opens-up-about-mental-health-struggles-11833479)
James Middleton reveals sister Kate accompanied him to therapy sessions - details | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2019101279034/duchess-of-cambridge-accompanies-brother-to-therapy-sessions/)
James Middleton reveals how Kate and family helped him through darkest moment in his life | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1189856/kate-middleton-james-middleton-mental-health-latest-royal-family)
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will attend Shout?s Crisis Volunteer celebration event at the Troubadour White City Theatre in London on 12th November.
The event brings together people from across the UK who volunteer around the clock with Shout to support people in crisis. As volunteers access their shifts from computers in their own homes, this event will be an excellent opportunity for this virtual community to meet and see the scale of the national network they have joined.
Shout is a 24/7 text support service which was researched and developed by The Royal Foundation as a legacy of the Heads Together Campaign, with a ?3million investment. It was launched by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in May 2019. The service is powered by Crisis Text Line. Since the service went live, Shout 85258 Crisis Volunteers have had 145,000 conversations via text with people in crisis, exchanging 6 million messages.
This annual volunteer day is focussed on celebrating the hundreds of trained Crisis Volunteers who operate the 24/7 service taking shifts in their homes across the UK, under clinical supervision. Shout aims to encourage people to reach out for support at an early stage, without fear or shame.
During the visit, the Duke and Duchess will receive a brief update on the scale and impact of Shout. Their Royal Highnesses will hear that 75 per cent of people who contact Shout are under 25, and that the most frequent subjects raised in those conversations are suicide (37 per cent), depression (36 per cent), relationships (29 per cent), anxiety (31 per cent), isolation (19 per cent) and self-harm (17 per cent).
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will also meet people who answered Their Royal Highnesses? public appeal to volunteer with the service. An amazing 13,000 people registered an interest with Shout following the appeal and 3,000 enrolled in training. Shout 85258 now has 1,500 Crisis Volunteers active on the platform with more training, graduating and joining the platform each week. Their Royal Highnesses will also meet mental health campaigners, Shout staff members and supporters.
The Duke and Duchess will join Shout volunteers in the theatre to watch a special performance before joining a group photo with volunteers to encourage everyone to spread the word about Shout
Glad to see that this joint project from the Cambridges and the Sussexes will be honoring the volunteers who work for Shout taking shifts to help those in crisis and in need of mental health support.
Joint project in the looses of ways. Harry and Meghan didn?t even attend the official launch at Kensington Palace.
The organisation responsible for Shout is Mental Health Innovations. Launched by William in October 2017, over six weeks before H&M?s engagement.
With Peter Fonagy on the board, ?3 mill in total was given from the royal foundation to set it up
Peter Fonagy is a world renown clinical psychologist and is key member of Catherine?s early years initiative. He?s the Chief Executive of the Anna Freud Centre, of which Catherine is royal patron.
This is the only project to date where the 4some are involved, because of the statement that the Sussex will be joining the Cambridge's with Kate's Heads Together (within the Royal Foundation, the moneys were taken from K's Heads Together Mental Health division, financial statement).
So to date if nothing changes in the future, any project with Heads Together the 2 couples will be joining forces to launch, create awareness, etc. that goes with this (all) duties.
Lots of pics
Kate Middleton is elegant as she joins Prince William for a charity event in London | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-7675879/Kate-Middleton-elegant-joins-Prince-William-charity-event-London.html)
Twitter (https://twitter.com/KensingtonRoyal/status/1194242674657808384)
Twitter (https://twitter.com/KensingtonRoyal/status/1194242674657808384?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet)
KP Twitter and KP Instagram accounts include information on how to contact Shout.
Additional photos.
https://www.rexfeatures.com/livefeed/2019/11/12/shouts_crisis_volunteer_celebration_event,_london
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Prince William asks whether 'social media firms are doing enough to stop suicide' | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7676795/Prince-William-asks-social-media-firms-doing-stop-suicide.html)
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QuoteThe Duke of Cambridge has asked whether social media platforms are doing enough to prevent suicide, after meeting the father of a teenager who killed herself having viewed graphic content on Instagram.
William and the Duchess of Cambridge met Ian Russell, father of Molly Russell, who took her own life in November 2017 aged 14.
Mr Russell has said he believes Instagram was partly responsible for her death.
Visiting the Troubadour White City Theatre in west London, William and Kate offered Mr Russell their condolences, and William asked him: 'Do you think companies like Instagram are doing enough?'
On a visit to crisis text charity Shout the prince added: 'Catherine and I, and I know I speak for Harry and Megan as well, couldn't be more proud of what Shout has accomplished.'
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QuoteSpeaking after the meeting, Mr Russell said: 'My thoughts on Instagram are, we're grateful that they're doing something but I think they're only really inching along the road, and they need to do a lot more.'
Mr Russell also disclosed that the duke had been in touch with the family earlier this year to offer his support, and added: 'Support from all ends helps, support from the royal family, perhaps, particularly helps.'
The duke and duchess were attending an event with the charity Shout, celebrating its volunteers who use a text service to assist people in crisis.
Since its launch in 2018, 1,500 volunteers have had 145,000 text conversations with people in crisis, exchanging a total of six million messages.
Kate Middleton joins Prince William for London charity event | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-7675879/Kate-Middleton-elegant-joins-Prince-William-charity-event-London.html)
Prince William and Kate Middleton comfort fellow parents at mental health engagement as it happened | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/gallery/2019111280461/prince-william-kate-middleton-mental-health-charity-shout-visit-photos/1/)
QuoteShout is a 24/7 text support service which was researched and developed by The Royal Foundation as a legacy of the Heads Together Campaign, with a ?3million investment. It was launched by Kate and William as well as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in May 2019.
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Thank Mental Health Volunteers - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCqKqQ_Xl78)
Quote
End of the royal rift. Prince Harry and Prince William BOTH share Instagram posts celebrating their joint charity venture launched before the Sussex's split from the Royal Foundation
Prince William, 37, and Kate Middleton, 37, included Prince Harry, 35, and Meghan Markle, 38, in a caption celebrating the work of Shout - a 24/7 crisis text service.
:friends:
I wish the fans of both couples via social media behaved. Accusing one couple or both from bullying and racist with hashtags is maddening. It's a small group of people, the majority have since months ago decided to give SM a rest.
The Cambridges and the Sussexes have been quietly making visits to the Shout headquarters.
Kate Middleton & Meghan Markle's Secret Visits to the Shout Crisis Text Line (https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a29773058/meghan-markle-kate-middleton-shout-text-line-secret-visits/)
QuoteWilliam, Kate, Harry and Meghan were praised today for their work behind the scenes in developing Shout, a crisis text line for those in need. Details of their support when the cameras are not rolling were revealed as William and Kate joined a volunteer celebration event for Shout, which the four young royals launched back in May.
Nancy Lublin, the Founder of Crisis Text Line in the U.S., told T&C that she was ?so grateful? for how the royals have highlighted the service publicly and shared how they have also engaged in under-the-radar visits.
?They have been into our offices, I think, four times, at this point in time, quietly without anyone knowing,? Lublin said about the four young royals.
She added, ?They?ve been to this event without anyone knowing last year. They are really here for the work.?
Describing how the young royals have ?thrown themselves into hard issues,? she said: ?I think they take their role very seriously, really learning about the data. Learning about how things work. I?m so grateful.?
Kensington Palace
Verified account
@KensingtonRoyal
This Christmas, look around you. Be aware of those struggling over this period. And tell them about @GiveUsAShout.
For 24/7 support text SHOUT to 85258.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have marked the first anniversary of Shout85258, the UKs first 24/7 crisis text line, by speaking to five of the organisation?s Crisis Volunteers about their experience of providing support to the thousands of people who have texted Shout over the past twelve months.
YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrIA8nQICps)
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For some reason the video isnt available
I think something else will be done, live Instagram...
@PrincessOfPeace It was taken down, the live Instagram (maybe tomorrow) from the official KP will host with all Instagram users a sort of Ask your Question + Answer, and I think that video is to be tomorrow?! (This Instagram notice was also taken down) Mistake, cancelled, posted too soon, who knows...receipt at RD.
I'm really not sure. :hehe:
^^^
Thanks
@wannable heres KPs instagram link
Watch this story by Kensington Palace on Instagram before it disappears. (https://instagram.com/stories/kensingtonroyal/2309740215865271472?utm_source=ig_story_item_share&igshid=byoi9gc771pi)
Thank you
@PrincessOfPeace I logged in and it is there. The table zoom of participants confirm they will work tomorrow and take over the KP Instagram account for a live chat with everyone who is in Instagram with Q+A.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge marked the first anniversary of one of their key mental health services during a video call this week. Kensington Palace released footage on Friday from Prince William and Kate's Zoom chat with five volunteers from Shout85258, the UK's first 24/7 crisis text line.
Kate Middleton and Prince William mark special anniversary in latest Zoom call | HELLO! (https://ca.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2020051589886/kate-middleton-prince-william-mark-shout-first-anniversary/)
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Prince William and Kate Check in on Text Charity Crisis Volunteers - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrIA8nQICps)
Thank you for the youtube video, listening to the 5 volunteers explain the Q's of W and K what's what these days of Covid19 there has been a significant increase of calls from citizens to service people, just needing to chat.
Heads Together with the Mental Minute to be aired across the UK today.
Twitter (https://twitter.com/heads_together/status/1262262469881446402?s=21)
QuoteMentalHealthAwarenessWeek starts today, and we?ll be kicking it off with the 2020 #MentalHealthMinute at 10:59!
Every radio station in the UK will play our message featuring @kensingtonroyal
, @HKane
, @dualipa
, @anthonyfjoshua
& David Tennant.
It's a very well executed video, the BRF have professional editors to cut paste all the famous people that said their line from home.
Available at KP twitter and media outlets
I'm glad that you mentioned the editing work that goes on prior to a video being broadcast
@wannable as it views as a much more polished and professional compilation then IMO.
Mental Health Minute | The Duke & Duchess of Cambridge, Harry Kane, Dua Lipa, Anthony Joshua & more - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSKupsrgdsI)
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are really engaging and caring behind-the-scenes, one charity volunteer has revealed to HELLO
Prince William and Kate celebrated the first anniversary of Shout85258, the UKs first 24/7 crisis text line, during a Zoom call with volunteers last week.
Alexis Caught, 30, was among the volunteers on the call with the Cambridges and was the first person to do a special takeover on Kensington Royal's Instagram stories last Saturday, where he answered questions about Shout and mental health.
More: Kate Middleton news: Duchess' 'caring' and 'engaging' nature praised by volunteer | HELLO! (https://ca.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2020052290281/kate-middleton-prince-william-engaging-caring-in-real-life/?utm_medium=social_media&campaign=hellouk&utm_source=Twitter)
Earlier this week, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge spoke via video call to a family whose 12 year old son had texted Shout 85258 for support when he was at crisis point and about to take his life. Their Royal Highnesses heard Jacks story and how his parents felt there was no doubt that Jacks conversation with a Shout Volunteer had saved him.
Note - Names and voices have been changed to protect anonymity.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge speak to a family whose son's life was saved by Shout 85258 - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNcNUMPBr8s)
I cannot imagine how Jack's father felt when he received the call from emergency services. Shock, relief, sorry, joy. Thank goodness Jack texted SHOUT and received the assistance that he required at that time.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge speak with family supported by Shout 85258 | Shout 85258 (https://giveusashout.org/latest/duke-and-duchess-cambridge-speak-family-whose-sons-life-was-saved-shout-85258/?utm_source=Social&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Duke%20and%20Duchess%20of%20Cambridge%20speak%20with%20family%20whose%20son%27s%20life%20was%20saved%20by%20Shout%2085258)
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were in the West Midlands today, May 13, to visit projects for the Mental Health Awareness Week.
Prince William and Kate Middleton giggle together on Wolverhampton youth charity visit - Birmingham Live (https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/black-country/prince-william-kate-middleton-giggle-20589057)
William and Kate visit Wolverhampton wellbeing projects for Mental Health Awareness Week | Shropshire Star (https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/uk-news/2021/05/13/william-and-kate-visit-wellbeing-projects-for-mental-health-awareness-week/)
Pics: https://www.paimages.co.uk/headline/1674172
Prince William and Kate Middleton Meet Young People at Charity Centre - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wnJxUQF0yE)
Prince William and Kate Middleton Get Very Competitive at Youth Zone in Wolverhampton - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYRL8VVDIXI)
Prince William and Kate Meet Unusual Pets at Animal Assisted Therapy Group - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlZzOwL25EA)
This morning at 10:59am join us for the #MentalHealthMinute, as every radio station in the UK plays an important message in support of #Shout85258, encouraging us all to keep the conversation on mental health going Radio
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
- The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
https://twitter.com/KensingtonRoyal/status/1393120598973427713?s=20
Too often, people feel afraid to admit that they are struggling with their mental health. This fear of prejudice and judgement stops people from getting help and can destroy families and end lives. Heads Together wants to help people feel much more comfortable with their everyday mental wellbeing and have the practical tools to support their friends and family.
Heads Together is a mental health initiative spearheaded by The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, which combines a campaign to tackle stigma and change the conversation on mental health with fundraising for a series of innovative new mental health services.
The Royal Foundation is rolling out a range of new mental health programmes to ensure that the right help is available to anyone seeking mental health support, wherever they are and whenever they need it. Each of these programmes includes the development and use of digital technologies to transform signposting to appropriate support and improve the quality and availability of education about mental health.
Mentally Healthy Schools is a free and easy to use website specifically designed to offer primary school teachers greater support and advice, providing reliable and practical resources including 600+ lesson plans, activities, assemblies and more, to make it easier for them to better support their pupils? mental health and wellbeing.
The Mental Health at Work programme has been launched to help everyone in the workplace prioritise mental wellbeing. It consists of two core elements: an employer gateway, an online portal containing curated resources enabling employers to address workplace mental health constructively and proactively, and online SME (small and medium-sized enterprises) Employee Training, aimed to equip employees with information and training about workplace mental health, so that they can better support themselves and their colleagues.
The Royal Foundation has also launched a partnership with the Ministry of Defense to improve the mental health of current and former Armed Forces personnel, with a focus on the message that mental fitness is as important as physical fitness.
Shout is a free text messaging service which provides 24/7 support for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis. It aims to connects people in need to trained volunteers who provide help at a time when it is most needed; enabling them to move from a moment of crisis to a calm state and form a plan for next steps to find longer-term support.
About | Heads Together (https://www.headstogether.org.uk/about/)
To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited three local organisations based in Wolverhampton which support children and young people with their mental health and wellbeing.
Mental Health Awareness Week is the UK?s national week to raise awareness of mental health, hosted annually by the Mental Health Foundation. This year?s theme is centred around nature and the important role it can play to help improve mental wellbeing, as well as its power to prevent or aid recovery from poor mental health.
Their Royal Highnesses firstly visited The Way Wolverhampton Youth Zone, a local organisation which motivates and inspires young people to transform their lives. The Way allows young people the opportunity to participate in positive and constructive activities and provides them with somewhere to go and someone to talk to. The Duke and Duchess joined a group of young people who use The Way?s services as they took part in a number of wellbeing sessions and met a group of HeadStart ambassadors.
Established by The National Lottery Community Fund, HeadStart is a programme designed to improve the resilience and emotional wellbeing of children and young people by giving them the skills they need to address the challenges of modern life. As part of the programme, The Anna Freud Centre, a Heads Together charity partner of which The Duchess is Patron, and University College London are evaluating evidence about new ways to improve the mental health and wellbeing of young people and to prevent serious mental health issues from developing. It includes survey responses from 65,000 children and young people ? including many young people from Wolverhampton, such as those accessing HeadStart support at The Way ? about their mental health and the strengths, skills and social connections that support their wellbeing.
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK VISITS IN WOLVERHAMPTON WITH THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE - Royal Foundation (https://royalfoundation.com/mental-health-awareness-week-visits-in-wolverhampton-with-the-duke-and-duchess-of-cambridge/)
The Duchess of Cambridge will visit @GiveUsAShout on Wednesday, 26th January, to mark the mental health text service reaching over one million conversations with those in need, @KensingtonRoyal has announced. Shout is the UK's only 24/7 text messaging support service.
https://twitter.com/MajestyMagazine/status/1485644350180806663?s=20
The Duchess of Cambridge visited Shout in London today, "to mark the mental health text service reaching over one million conversations with those in need":
https://www.rexfeatures.com/livefeed/2022/01/26/catherine_duchess_of_cambridge_visits_shout,_london?
Bilder und Fotos - Getty Images (https://www.gettyimages.de/search/2/image?events=775765990)
Here's Catherine meeting Leo today. He raised ?8,000 for mental health text service Shout during his campaign. Congratulations Leo! :high5:
https://twitter.com/SkyRhiannon/status/1486311114371743749?s=20
QuoteHow?s this for inspiring on a chilly day. Leo Street who just met the Duchess of Cambridge is 13 & slept in a hammock in his garden every night last year to raise money for @GiveUsAShout
the mental health text line,he struggled himself when moving from primary to secondary school
Shout saw a 140% increase since the start of the pandemic.
QuoteUse of the platform has jumped by 140% since the start of the pandemic, and Kate was told of the need for more volunteers to meet the growing demand.
Kate hails inspiring teenage Scout fundraiser who slept outside for a year (https://uk.news.yahoo.com/kate-hails-inspiring-teenage-scout-134440039.html)
To mark this year's Mental Health Awareness Week (May 9 - May 15) the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will participate in the Mental Health Minute again and will attend various engagements related to the topic:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FSTqG-dWUAIC1dc?format=jpg&name=4096x4096
Delighted to be a part of this year's #MentalHealthMinute.
We all have the power to make a difference to someone who's feeling alone, and it's never been more important to support one another:
https://youtu.be/aNnRRk7nFLk
The Prince and Princess of Wales have taken over BBC Newsbeat to present a mental health special.
The royals have become reporters, visiting Radio 1's Live Lounge to hear the experiences of four guests.
They spoke about the importance of opening up and building a "toolbox" to help you deal with unexpected obstacles in your personal life.
The full show, recorded on World Mental Health Day, airs later on Radio 1, 1Xtra and Asian Network.
Prince William said the couple wanted to "have a meaningful conversation about mental health".
https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-63203115
Rebecca English
@RE_DailyMail
The Prince and Princess of Wales have arrived in Scarborough for a series of engagements and to launch funding to support young people?s mental health in a collaboration spearheaded by the Royal Foundation.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fgo1H_-WQAA3W0O?format=jpg&name=small)
There are several RR's with them for the mental health engagements with short twitter videos, like Rebecca English, Richard Palmer, Derek Momondu
https://twitter.com/RE_DailyMail/status/1588140794250158080
Rebecca is the best technology non shaky smartphone videos. Twitter has now a new additional tech of posting multiple (upto 4 videos, side by side)
https://twitter.com/KensingtonRoyal/status/1588153949030436867?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet
QuoteSo so pleased to announce ?345,000 of funding from The Royal Foundation and @TwoRidingsCF
, leaving a lasting legacy of support for young people's mental health here in Scarborough.
Pics from today: Bilder und Fotos - Getty Images (https://www.gettyimages.de/search/2/image?events=775894977&family=editorial)
Quote from: PrincessOfPeace on November 03, 2022, 09:11:42 PM
Pics from today: Bilder und Fotos - Getty Images (https://www.gettyimages.de/search/2/image?events=775894977&family=editorial)
With William and Catherine doing these kinds of events is helping to keep the monarchy on course for the future. Just seeing how the people react to seeing them and wanting a picture or to shake hands brings people closer to the monarchy after all William is now the heir and with Catherine at his side the people see the future. This is what part of what the monarchy is all about....bringing both sides together and securing the future.
A short video compilation from KP social media from their visit on Thursday.
https://twitter.com/kensingtonroyal/status/1588272991573790720?s=61&t=qqtWCbvTnxOkRKKVxCnGKA
Prince William opens up about mental health with England footballers ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/prince-william-opens-up-about-mental-health-with-england-footballers-183177/)
QuoteThe Prince of Wales has opened up about mental health with a few of England?s biggest football players in a new episode of ?Game of 5s? ahead of this month?s World Cup.
Joining Prince William are Harry Kane and Declan Rice, who talk about the highs and lows of football as a catalyst for a broader conversation about mental health. The Royal Foundation of the Prince and Princess of Wales collaborated with COPA90, a football media company, to produce the episode.
Kensington Palace shared that the episode ?aims to show that we can all face challenges to our mental health, from those at the top of their game to the fans in the terraces. But through shared interests and common ground, speaking about it doesn?t have to be difficult or lonely ? it can be an everyday topic that we talk openly about in our day to day lives.?
About a month and a half ago, Neil Sean claimed that Harry was 'this close' to make a brouhaha about ''Heads Together'', Harry wanted to go public that HT was HIS idea. A Sussex team member told Harry not to, that she had fact checked with KP was given a few proofs that it was Kate's idea. Minute meetings with both W and H and the staffers discussing Kate's idea born out of therapy with her entire side of the family in reference to James Middleton, thus calling it 'we did a heads together for my brother. The dates coincide when no one knew about JM's depression, until almost 3 years after he wrote his first article speaking about.
The Sussex narrative according to Neil is that in one of their latest meetings, their team said to be nice and do nicer stuff rather than trashing, ideas for ''new beginings for the DDofMontecito. One of it is championing Mental Health, Neil claims Meghan told Harry in order to champion MH, they needed to PR and send out to the media that Heads Together was HIS idea...that is how that story goes.
I'm doing my best to put in every appropriate thread the alleged shenanigans. But clearly IMO the duo like to cause damage to people.
Gossip monger Neil Sean knows nothing, just alleges things in all the YouTube things I?ve ever seen him produce, so why anyone would take his guesses and fantasies seriously is beyond me.
He?s just another member of the media (and an inaccurate one at that) making money out of the Sussexes. The British media would have very little to occupy their extensive network of royal ?experts? chattering on ?Royal? YouTube videos and podcasts if it wasn?t for this couple. Their clickbait would be practically nil. And how Neil Sean would know what Meghan suggests to Harry about Heads Together or anything else, is beyond parody. It?s just plainly ridiculous.
And whether Heads Together was Kate?s idea first or not, both she and William were plainly eager to have Harry and board for the campaign. He did so willingly and his later podcast with Bryony about his own panic attacks and dread of public events etc was such that it gained huge amounts of praise from mental health professionals working in the area of males mental well-being and in the media that it was rightly hailed as a huge step forward. And NEITHER William nor Kate at that time did any interviews or podcasts etc talking about any aspects of their own mental health.
Harry was not reluctant to join and he credited then William to seek help
Quote from: wannable on February 14, 2023, 12:24:45 AM
Harry was not reluctant to join and he credited then William to seek help
I said in my original post about Heads Together that Harry joined ?willingly?. William and Kate were still eager for him to be in it however. And Harry received praise for talking about his issues.
IMO we can all acknowledge that the trio were all involved with Heads Together and that it opened up to the public that this generation of the BRF were recognizing the need to discuss mental health.
I can understand the eagerness with a person that is messed up and still is
The Prince and Princess of Wales will be in South Wales on February 28. https://twitter.com/RoyalReporter/status/1628767531971354626
QuoteThe Prince and Princess of Wales will be back in South Wales next Tuesday, February 28, ahead of St David?s Day to champion mental health initiatives and meet local communities.
William and Catherine are in South Wales today to launch their second Royal Foundation Community Impact Day.
https://twitter.com/KensingtonRoyal/status/1630555891731771397?cxt=HHwWisC9kbn88qAtAAAA
QuoteExciting news! In our second Community Impact Day we?re launching a collaboration between The Royal Foundation and Life at No.27, creating allotments and therapy gardens to support mental health and wellbeing in communities across South Wales.
More on Life at No. 27's gardening programs.
Life at No.27 (https://lifeatno27.com/)
Quote
Life at No.27 is a leading horticultural therapy and mental health counselling provider, built with passion at its core and designed to improve lives.
Using nature, conversation and human connection to support anyone experiencing mental ill health, low confidence, self-esteem, and isolation.
Building confidence, self-belief and inner purpose, whilst enabling ownership and opportunity to learn new skills.
The Prince And Princess Of Wales Visit Wales. -
Pics: Bilder und Fotos - Getty Images (https://www.gettyimages.de/search/2/image?events=775945744&family=editorial)
Video of the couple at the Life at No. 27 garden.
Kate Plants 'Sweet William' Seeds At Rehab Centre In Wales - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LglTAuZDkBM)
QuoteThe Princess of Wales has helped plant 'Sweet William' seeds while on a visit to a new therapy garden in Wales.
William and Kate visited Brynawel Rehabilitation Centre to mark their charitable foundation's new collaboration to help create allotments to support mental health.
Kate Middleton Wins Spin Bike Contest Against Prince William in Heels (https://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-won-spin-bike-contest-against-prince-william-wearing-skirt-heels-wales-visit/)
Kate Middleton and Prince William Announce Therapy Garden in Wales (https://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-prince-william-therapy-garden-wales-long-lasting-project/)
Kate Middleton and Prince William Visit Wales Ahead of St. David's Day (https://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-prince-william-visit-wales-st-davids-day-second-community-impact-day/)
Kate Middleton beats Prince William during spin class as royal couple return 'home' to Wales ? best photos | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20230228165480/kate-middleton-prince-william-visit-south-wales-live-updates/)
Kate Middleton left breathless after intense challenge during royal visit | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/health-and-fitness/20230228165527/princess-kate-prince-william-spinning-wales/)
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-64793299
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