Princess Kate Middleton talked about mental health and revealed that she and husband Prince William wouldn't hesitate to have Charlotte and George checked if needed. In fact, the princess is urging other parents to set aside their misconceptions about mental health.
Kate Middleton Promotes Mental Well-Being
Kate Middleton showed support for children's mental well-being as she helped launch a series of podcasts designed to help parents understand children's mental health, People reported. "With the right help, children have a good chance of overcoming their issues while they are still young, and can have the bright future they deserve," Middleton said during the podcast.
Kate Middleton mentioned that a third of adults are embarrassed to seek help for their child's mental health. She pointed out that no parent will fail to call the doctor if their child has a fever. However, they will hesitate to seek help when it comes to mental health.
Kate Middleton also explained that support is always available for these children. Early intervention for children who struggle to cope is the best way to help them. It was this time that the princess admitted that she and husband Prince William won't hesitate to seek help when it comes to Charlotte and George.
Fighting Stigma Against Mental Awareness
One of Kate Middleton's charities, "Anna Freud Centre," is releasing podcasts promoting kids' mental health. The podcasts also aim to help parents understand and manage family mental health problems. Each episode will feature an expert on children's mental health.
Kate Middleton hopes that her project will reach families and eliminate the fear against seeking help on mental health. The podcast also gives parents an idea how therapies go. The princess said that it's actually very simple and practical.
Kate Middleton is asking everyone to listen and share about mental awareness. She hopes that this effort can how parents feel about mental awareness.