Harry, Oprah to produce mental health doco

Prince Harry will co-create a documentary series on mental health with US talk show queen Oprah Winfrey for Apple's new streaming television service.

Prince Harry

The Duke of Sussex will co-produce a documentary series on mental health with Oprah Winfrey. (AAP)

Prince Harry is working with US chat show queen Oprah Winfrey on a mental health documentary series, Kensington Palace has announced.

Harry and Oprah will be co-creators and executive producers of the project for Apple, which has launched into the TV streaming market to take on Netflix and Amazon.

The multi-part documentary series will focus on both mental illness and mental wellness and aims to inspire viewers to have an honest conversation about the challenges we all face and how to equip ourselves with the tools to thrive, rather than to simply survive.

Harry said: "I truly believe that good mental health - mental fitness - is the key to powerful leadership, productive communities and a purpose-driven self.

"It is a huge responsibility to get this right as we bring you the facts, the science and the awareness of a subject that is so relevant during these times."

The Duke of Sussex, who along with wife Meghan invited Oprah to their wedding last year, added: "Our hope is that this series will be positive, enlightening and inclusive - sharing global stories of unparalleled human spirit fighting back from the darkest places, and the opportunity for us to understand ourselves and those around us better.

"I am incredibly proud to be working alongside Oprah on this vital series which we have been developing together for several months."

In 2017 Harry with Prince William and Duchess Catherine launched a mental health initiative Heads Together spearheaded by The Royal Foundation.

During the campaign, Harry shared his personal experience and became an advocate for those who silently suffer, aiming to empower them to get the help and support they deserve.


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Published 10 April 2019 9:02pm
Updated 22 February 2022 5:24pm
Source: AAP


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