LONDON: Britain's Prince William opened up Wednesday (Feb 18) about his mental health strategies, the heir to the throne revealing he takes "a long time trying to understand my emotions". Joining a panel discussion on the BBC's youth-focused Radio 1 station, William called for "more male role models" to help normalise mental health discussions, noting it was vital to "be kind to yourself". The 43-year-old prince and his wife Catherine have long made mental health support one of their signature causes, with their philanthropic foundation last year launching a new national suicide prevention network. His comments came as the president of the Royal College of Psychiatrists urged the government to address a "silent mental health pandemic" affecting people across England. Last year, in a video released to mark World Mental Health Day, the prince fought back tears as he discussed the impact of suicide with a woman whose husband took his own life.

Source: The Star February 18, 2026 16:35 UTC