Kate urges support for kids' mental health

The Duchess of Cambridge wants to help schools prioritise the mental well-being of their students

The Duchess of Cambridge

The Duchess of Cambridge wants to help schools prioritise the mental well-being of their students. (AAP)

The Duchess of Cambridge says in a new video that she and Prince William want all children to get support during difficult times to help them overcome mental health challenges.

The content of the video was revealed on Sunday to mark the start of Children's Mental Health Week.

Kate says in the video the royal couple wants to help schools prioritise the mental wellbeing of their students as well as emphasising academic success.

She says that would allow every child to have a "firm foundation for the happy, healthy future they deserve."

In the video she speaks to several children who have been helped by school programs for mental health.

Charity workers say Kate's involvement is helping to remove the stigma from mental illness.


Share
1 min read

Published

Updated

Source: AAP


Share this with family and friends


Get SBS News daily and direct to your Inbox

Sign up now for the latest news from Australia and around the world direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to SBS’s terms of service and privacy policy including receiving email updates from SBS.

Download our apps
SBS News
SBS Audio
SBS On Demand

Listen to our podcasts
An overview of the day's top stories from SBS News
Interviews and feature reports from SBS News
Your daily ten minute finance and business news wrap with SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves.
A daily five minute news wrap for English learners and people with disability
Get the latest with our News podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS
SBS World News

SBS World News

Take a global view with Australia's most comprehensive world news service
Watch the latest news videos from Australia and across the world