Prince Harry broke his silence upon his return to California after solo trips to Britain and South Africa. The Duke of Sussex issued a statement through the Archewell Foundation and Meghan Markle’s website, marking World Mental Health Day 2024.
In it statementHarry shared his participation in an important discussion: “In honor of World Mental Health Day, Prince Harry led an important conversation with Jonathan Haidt, New York Times bestselling author. The anxious generation.” The discussion focused on the impact of social media, particularly its effects on Generation Z. Together, they explored how screens and devices influence the mental well-being of adolescents and discussed practical steps to address the growing mental health crisis among young people.
This timely conversation aligns with the launch of the second edition of the Archewell Foundation’s Insight Report. The report provides findings from the foundation’s ongoing sessions that encourage intimate discussions with young people and parents, aiming to deepen understanding of the challenges they face in the digital age.
The mission of the Archewell Foundationas emphasized in the statement, is to interact with young people and parents, obtaining information about the influence of social networks and the future of the digital world. Through these efforts, Harry and Meghan are working to create a safer and more supportive online environment.
After recently returning to California, Prince Harry was reunited with his wife, Meghan Markle, and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. His latest international travels, which included visits to Britain and South Africa, were part of his ongoing commitment to mental health advocacy and the work of the Archewell Foundation.
