Prince Harry And Oprah Winfrey To Team Up On Mental Health Documentary Series

Prince Harry and Oprah Winfrey announced Wednesday that they are teaming up to produce a documentary series on Apple TV regarding mental health.

The series will focus on both mental health and wellness, according to a press release shared on Prince Harry’s Instagram account, Sussex Royal. The series will aim to inspire viewers “to have an honest conversation about the challenges each of us faces, and how to equip ourselves with the tools to thrive, rather than to simply survive.”

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We are excited to announce that The Duke of Sussex and Oprah Winfrey are partners, co-creators and executive producers on their forthcoming mental health series launching on Apple in 2020. The pair have been developing the series for several months and are looking forward to sharing such an important project on this global platform. The dynamic multi-part documentary series will focus on both mental illness and mental wellness, inspiring viewers to have an honest conversation about the challenges each of us faces, and how to equip ourselves with the tools to not simply survive, but to thrive. This commitment builds on The Duke of Sussex’s long-standing work on issues and initiatives regarding mental health, where he has candidly shared personal experience and advocated for those who silently suffer, empowering them to get the help and support they deserve. His Royal Highness has spent many years working with communities throughout the UK and young people across the Commonwealth to break the stigma surrounding mental illness and broaden the conversation of mental wellness to accelerate change for a more compassionate, connected and positive society. Quote from HRH: “I truly believe that good mental health – mental fitness – is the key to powerful leadership, productive communities and a purpose-driven self. It is a huge responsibility to get this right as we bring you the facts, the science and the awareness of a subject that is so relevant during these times. Our hope is that this series will be positive, enlightening and inclusive – sharing global stories of unparalleled human spirit fighting back from the darkest places, and the opportunity for us to understand ourselves and those around us better. I am incredibly proud to be working alongside Oprah on this vital series.”

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Prince Harry explains the importance of good mental health in the press release. (RELATED: Report: A Rumored Nickname By Royal Staff For Meghan Markle Has Got Prince Harry ‘Angry’)

“I truly believe that good mental health — mental fitness — is the key to powerful leadership, productive communities and a purpose-driven self,” Prince Harry said in a statement about the upcoming collaboration with Oprah.

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Oprah talks about the documentary she and Harry have been working on. She also mentioned they have had several meetings together she has flown to the ???????? with her team ! . . Harry if you haven’t seen @sussexroyal post is joining Oprah on AppleTV! Harry and Oprah are partners, co-creators and executive producers on a forthcoming mental health series launching in 2020. . . #duchessofsussex #meghanmarkle #princeharry #katemiddleton #britishroyalfamily #duchessofcambridge #royalfamily #royals

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“It is a huge responsibility to get this right as we bring you the facts, the science and the awareness of a subject that is so relevant during these times,” the Duke of Sussex continued. “Our hope is that this series will be positive, enlightening and inclusive – sharing global stories of unparalleled human spirit fighting back from the darkest places, and the opportunity for us to understand ourselves and those around us better.”

Winfrey said the series will focus on how depression, anxiety, PTSD, addiction and trauma are affecting people’s daily lives.