Princess Kate Gives Rare Public Speech On Mental Health, Warning Of The ‘Bigger Picture’

Princess Kate delivered a rare public speech in Birmingham to celebrate World Mental Health Day, saying she is “inspired” by young people but that they must be aware of the “bigger picture” when it comes to good mental health.

Kate and Prince William were in the city today for an engagement in cooperation with BBC Radio 1 and charitable organization The Mix, conducting a public debate for young people about ‘Exploring our Emotional Worlds’.

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In her remark, the Princess emphasized the importance of people taking care of their mental health in a fast-changing world, as well as their dedication to building a safer and fairer world for the sake of society.

She said: “William and I continue to be inspired to see young people, like you all here today, leading this charge – being particularly brave in having some of those conversations yourselves.

“As a generation, you value and talk more about your mental health than any before you – something we truly admire and applaud.

“It is important, however, to remind ourselves of the big picture as we meet here today. What are we trying to improve by focusing our efforts on mental health?

“Ultimately, we are working to build a happier, healthier world. We want to shape fairer, safer, kinder, more equal societies – societies that seek the common good and a better future together.”

She went on to say that while chatting is a good start, the most important thing to do next is figure out how to create positive and effective solutions to mental health issues.

Kate’s speech also drew attention to a “world…that is changing so fast, where social media and concerns about the threat of conflict, pandemics, climate change or the cost of living, can impact our emotional wellbeing and future hopes dramatically”.

The Prince and Princess of Wales have long been advocates for mental health, having launched their Heads Together initiative in 2016.

Their goal is to help people improve their mental health and well-being by learning to understand and regulate their various emotions.

Today’s event, titled ‘Exploring our Emotional Worlds,’ focuses on how knowing our own emotions and developing meaningful relationships may serve as a firm basis for our mental well-being.

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Around 100 young people from ten mental health and youth engagement NGOs in the country spoke at the event about the mental health difficulties that their generation experiences.

The Princess of Wales wore a fitting bright yellow jacket by L.K. Bennett, which retails for £359, with a black top underneath and black slacks for the occasion.