On World Mental Health Day, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made an impactful appearance at the Archewell Foundation Parents’ Summit in New York City. The summit focused on mental wellness in the digital age and shed light on the dangers of social media. Parents shared heartbreaking stories about losing their children to suicide, which was connected to their social media use. Tony and Brandy Roberts, as well as Dave and Jennie DeSerio, spoke at the summit, discussing how their children were led to dark corners of the internet through algorithms and apps.
During her panel appearance, Meghan Markle expressed her devastation upon hearing these stories. She emphasized that social media is not going away, and there is a need to help these families have their stories heard. She highlighted that if there is going to be scrutiny on their lives, it should be focused on the impactful work they are doing. Meghan also mentioned that being a mom is the most important thing in her life, but she is concerned about the changing landscape of social media and its impact on children’s safety.
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy also provided guidelines for online safety, suggesting that children should wait until after middle school to use social media. He emphasized the importance of enforcing online rules as parents and reducing social pressure for kids. Prince William and Kate Middleton also marked World Mental Health Day by hosting a forum for youth in Birmingham, England, where Kate spoke about the emotional impact of social media.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex and the Prince and Princess of Wales have been using their platforms to raise awareness about mental health issues. Their efforts include sharing research on mental health among young people and promoting resources for mental health support. The importance of developing emotional and social life skills for good mental health was also emphasized by the royal couples.
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