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Prince William: Men Need Role Models for Mental Health
18 Feb
Summary
- Prince William calls for more male role models to discuss emotions.
- He stressed the importance of seeking support and being kind to oneself.
- Millions in England are using mental health services, a significant increase.
During a discussion on BBC Radio 1, Prince William advocated for increased male role models to normalize discussions around mental health. He stated that understanding one's emotions is a vital process and encouraged men to be open about their feelings and seek support from friends. William highlighted that this approach helps in 'normalizing the idea that the brain just needs sometimes a little bit of help.'
His remarks coincide with a call from the Royal College of Psychiatrists regarding a 'silent mental health pandemic' in England. Official figures from 2024/25 show that 4.1 million individuals, including 1.2 million children and young people, were in contact with mental health services, marking a 56 percent increase over eight years.
Prince William also touched upon the critical need for suicide prevention, emphasizing that open conversations and education can help reduce the stigma associated with suicidal thoughts. He suggested that people can feel differently from one day to the next, reinforcing the idea that no one has all the answers and it's important to continually gather coping mechanisms.
