凯特王妃、威廉王子、哈里王子在Heads Together启动仪式上的讲话

A Speech by The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry at the Launch of Heads Together

16 May 2016

The Duke of Cambridge Prince William:

Good morning, everybody. Thank you so much for being here. Through our particular work with young people, (with) through emergency response, homeless charities, and work with veterans, we have seen time and time again that unresolved mental health problems lie at the heart of some of our greatest social challenges.

The Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton:  

Too often, people feel afraid to admit that they are struggling with their mental health. This fear of judgment stops people from getting the help they need, which can destroy families and end lives.

Heads Together wants to help everybody feel much more confident with their everyday mental health, and to have the practical tools to support family and friends.

Prince Harry:

The Heads Together campaign wants to involve all of you. We’re already working with our partner charities and thousands of people to change the way that we think about mental health. We do not want prejudice and fear to stand in the way of people getting the help they need. As the year progresses, the three of us – working with all of you in this room and others who will join us along the way – want to come up with practical ways of providing everyone who needs help with the right support and care.

We want to build on the great work that others are already doing, but make it even more ambitious. By putting our heads together, we can all make a big difference.

The Duke of Cambridge Prince William:

But first, Heads Together wants to get people talking. The more we talk about mental health, the more normal the topic becomes, and the more we feel able to open up and seek support.

By asking for help, by telling a friend we have a problem, by asking someone else how they feel – we’re having even a conversation – we take the first step to feeling better about ourselves – and the first step to being able to cope better with the ups and downs of life.

This is relevant to everyone. So, let’s all get our heads together and let’s change the conversation, from one of silence and shame to one of optimism and support. Thank you for joining us at the start of this exciting journey.