Royal Shares Insights on Mental Health, Encourages Seeking Help
Sarah Ferguson, mother of Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice, recently shared a significant update following a visit to a specialized clinic. The Duchess of York emphasized the importance of mental health awareness and seeking help, aiming to reduce the stigma surrounding these crucial issues.
A Personal Journey
Sarah Ferguson took to Instagram to discuss her time at @paracelsusrecovery in Zurich. This clinic provides discrete care for those confronting intricate mental health and addiction challenges. She found the center to be, “not only a centre of clinical excellence, but a place of deep humanity.”
Mental health touches us all – it has no boundaries. We need to promote open conversations about mental health and how we can improve access to mental healthcare across society. I recently spent time at @paracelsusrecovery in Zurich, a clinic known for its discreet, bespoke care to learn more. #mentalhealth pic.twitter.com/0sM5TzFqXo
— Sarah Ferguson (@SarahTheDuchess) June 16, 2024
“Mental health touches us all – it has no boundaries. We need to promote open conversations about mental health and how we can improve access to mental healthcare across society.”
—Sarah Ferguson
Statistics indicate that approximately one in five U.S. adults experiences mental illness each year (National Institute of Mental Health, 2023). This highlights the widespread nature of mental health challenges.
Advice and Reflections
Prince Andrew’s former wife also offered advice. She urged those who are struggling to seek help, stating, “You are not alone, and there is no shame in taking the steps towards healing.” She wrote about “the profound scars” from her youth.
Sarah Ferguson’s insights encourage open dialogues about mental health. Her advocacy promotes increased access to mental healthcare and decreased stigma associated with seeking support.
