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Prince Harry Announces The Docu-Series On Instagram
Prince Harry is finally bringing his advocacy for mental health to T.V. thanks to a partnership with media queen Oprah Winfrey.
According to a Wednesday post Harry made on Instagram, he will co-create and produce a series on mental health with Oprah, and it’s set to be on the AppleTV+ service.
“I truly believe that good mental health — mental fitness — is the key to powerful leadership, productive communities and a purpose-driven self,” the Duke of Sussex wrote. “It is a huge responsibility to get this right as we bring you the facts, the science and the awareness of a subject that is so relevant during these times. I am incredibly proud to be working alongside Oprah on this vital series.”
The multi-part documentary series will cover both mental illness and mental wellness, “inspiring viewers to have an honest conversation about the challenges each of us faces, and how to equip ourselves with the tools to not simply survive, but to thrive.”
For years, the Duke has been trying to break the stigma surrounding mental health.
In a 2017 podcast interview with The Telegraph, Harry talked about his own struggles with mental health, especially after his mom Princess Diana passed when he was just 12 years old:
“My way of dealing with it was refusing to ever think about my mum because why would that help? It’s only going to make you sad. It’s not going to bring her back. It was 20 years of not thinking about it and then two years of total chaos.”
Harry has since led campaigns to bring more awareness to mental and emotional needs.
His series with Oprah has yet to be named, but it’s set to air in 2020.
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