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Prince William’s mental health admission in surprise radio appearance

Prince William visits James' Place to talk about male suicide prevention
  • Prince William made a surprise appearance on BBC Radio 1’s Life Hacks to discuss men’s mental health and suicide prevention.
  • He described the taboo surrounding suicide prevention and men's mental health as a “real national catastrophe”.
  • The Prince of Wales shared his personal experience, saying he takes a “long time” to understand his emotions and encouraged others to “learn to love yourself and understand yourself”.
  • He emphasised the need for more male role models to normalise discussions about mental health.
  • Last October, Prince William and the Princess of Wales launched the National Suicide Prevention Network, investing £1 million over three years to transform suicide prevention in the UK.
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