Un direct message to young people, through the radio station most followed by teenagers. So William and Kate decided to once again address the importance of dialogue on mental health, a theme on which they base much of their beneficial activities. And they didn’t think twice about accepting the Newsbeat invitation, program of Bbc Radio 1becoming a reporter for a day.
William and Kate: “We need suitable tools“
The Prince and Princess of Wales they prepared the Speciale themselves on the occasion of the World Mental Health Dayrecorded just yesterday, October 10, in the Live Loungespace of the Bbc usually frequented by pop stars. The program will air today at 13.45 Italian time on Bbc Radio 1, 1Xtra and Asian Networkas well as on the issuer’s social networks.
William and Kate at the forefront of mental illness
It was Wales themselves who chose theirs four guests, including a physician who specializes in children’s mental health. With them they discussed extensively on the importance of share their experiences, avoiding isolation as much as possible. And they have dwelt at length on the pressures that can be inflicted by social media on young people.
William’s “toolbox”
The Prince of Wales stressed the importance of having some sort of toolboxEnglish term that literally means “toolbox”, with all the tools – emotional and otherwise – that may be needed to deal with obstacles and unexpected events in daily life.
William and Kate at BBC Studios, London, October 10, 2022 (Getty Images)
Prince William: “Prepare for the unexpected“
“Many don’t realize what they need until it is needed“ William said. “In life, when you least expect it, something huge happens that changes everythingbut we realize that we do not have the tools or the experience to deal with the crisis“.
William: “There are no right or wrong solutions“
“One method may work for some but not for others“ concluded the Prince of Wales.“The important thing is to try several, exploring the opportunities for help that arise. We all have mental health, and like physical health we need to take care of it. Just as we go to the gym, we must also do something to protect our mind“.
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