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Prince William and Mental health

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Anniebach Mon 20-May-19 17:06:23

I am, curious, which members of the royal family were institutionalised, and being handicapped has nothing to do with mental illness . Not that I know of a Windsor who was handicapped

gillybob Mon 20-May-19 16:51:28

I didn’t watch it but as Annie has said I doubt William would have been able to be completely open and honest .

What about ordinary people ? What help is available to them ? Not a lot if you haven’t got money .

Anniebach Mon 20-May-19 16:31:33

It was interesting hearing men speak openly. William is restricted in what he can speak of.

Sussexborn Mon 20-May-19 16:25:26

An excellent and really informative programme dispelling so many myths about depression being a sign of weakness. Well done to all who participated knowingly opening themselves up to nasty minded trolls. William will save the monarchy his father came so close to destroying. Bet that p****s off the Republicans.

Iam64 Mon 20-May-19 07:49:23

A good programme, very moving. I was impressed by Peter Crouch and by Danny Rose. Mental Health Awareness Week has been excellent.

SisterAct Mon 20-May-19 06:47:23

An excellent programme

BradfordLass72 Mon 20-May-19 03:22:38

The Royal family have, in the past , had several people with mental problems and handicaps, some even institutionalised.
Princess Margaret was pushed into severe mental instability and (probably) alcoholism as a result of being hog-tied to protocol, not unlike Princess Diana.

rosecarmel Mon 20-May-19 02:06:49

I've not watched the program (I'm in the US) but read articles outlining what he and others shared- And think it's admirable and compassionate of him to speak candidly about navigating the emotional episodes in his life- He's inspiring-

Resurgam123 Mon 20-May-19 00:09:14

I thought that Prince William and the other contributers in tonight's interview about Mental Health was very good .

A prince being as open as he was is something of a British miracle. Whatever you think about the monarchy PW is a breath of fresh air.