Mental Health Day: Prince Harry opens up about men’s mental health and loneliness on World Mental Health Day
Harry and Meghan Honored at Healthy Minds Project Gala
According to a USA Today report, the Duke of Sussex attended Project Healthy Minds’ “World Mental Health Day” gala in Tribeca on October 9, where he was joined by Duchess Meghan Markle. According to the report, the couple were awarded the organisation’s ‘Humanitarians of the Year’ award for their work through the ‘Archewell Foundation Parent Network’, a community of families advocating for a safer digital environment.
“Knowledge is power and community is power,” Harry said during the event, adding, “Expanding the movement of parents and supporting them from the inside out is how real change happens,” according to USA Today.
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Carson Daly Shares His Personal Story About Mental Health Struggles
According to the report, at the premiere hosted by Carson Daly, host and producer of NBC’s “The Voice,” Prince Harry talked about the impact of social media on young men’s mental health. Daly opened the night by sharing her own experience with anxiety and panic attacks, explaining how speaking out helps others feel less alone, according to a USA Today report.
Prince Harry Talks About Men’s Mental Health During New York Visit
Meanwhile, Harry participated in a panel with global men’s non-profit organization ‘Movember’ on October 8 to discuss their new research, ‘The Real Face of Men’s Health,’ as reported by USA Today. According to the report, the Duke of Sussex reflected on his own mental health journey and revealed that he once grew a beard as a form of protection. The discussion also focused on male well-being in America, particularly mental health among young men, and how social media is exacerbating issues of identity and loneliness, and he also talked about what he sees when talking to young men, according to a USA Today report. ALSO READ: Considering a gold IRA? Here’s how it stacks up against a traditional IRA
“The same struggles continue, which tells me that the burden they carry is not unusual,” the prince said. “The biggest obstacle is the belief that no one will understand. Loneliness makes you believe that you are the only person, which is rarely true.”
While Harry acknowledged that steps are being taken to eliminate the stigma around mental health issues, “access to therapy is still a huge issue,” according to USA Today.
The Epidemic of Male Loneliness
The remarks come at a time when boys and men are feeling lonelier than ever, in a crisis that experts have labeled the “epidemic of male loneliness,” according to the report. But some experts have argued that the loneliness crisis is not exclusive to men, according to Pew’s January 2025 survey; 16% of men say they are lonely all or most of the time. However, according to USA Today, 15% of women are in the same situation. But the research found that women were more likely to reach out to family, friends or a mental health professional for support, according to the report.
FAQ
Which award did Harry and Meghan receive?
They were honored as Humanitarians of the Year by the Healthy Minds Project, according to a USA Today report.
Why was Prince Harry in New York this week?
He visited New York to attend World Mental Health Day celebrations, USA Today reports.
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