Oprah, Prince Harry to release new mental health show for Apple TV

By bonneville on April 11, 2019
By Herb Scribner

Oprah Winfrey and Britain’s Prince Harry will collaborate on a new television series that will deal with mental health, CNN reports.

The documentary series, which will be exclusive to Apple TV in 2020, was co-created by the two megastars, who will also serve as producers.

According to a statement from Kensington Palace, the series will offer “honest conversation about the challenges each of us faces.”

  • “The dynamic multi-part documentary series will focus on both mental illness and mental wellness, inspiring viewers to have an honest conversation about the challenges each of us faces, and how to equip ourselves with the tools to not simply survive, but to thrive,” the statement reads.

Prince Harry released a statement about the show, too:

  • “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,” according to Prince Harry’s statement. “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.”

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We are excited to announce that The Duke of Sussex and Oprah Winfrey are partners, co-creators and executive producers on their forthcoming mental health series launching on Apple in 2020. The pair have been developing the series for several months and are looking forward to sharing such an important project on this global platform. The dynamic multi-part documentary series will focus on both mental illness and mental wellness, inspiring viewers to have an honest conversation about the challenges each of us faces, and how to equip ourselves with the tools to not simply survive, but to thrive. This commitment builds on The Duke of Sussex’s long-standing work on issues and initiatives regarding mental health, where he has candidly shared personal experience and advocated for those who silently suffer, empowering them to get the help and support they deserve. His Royal Highness has spent many years working with communities throughout the UK and young people across the Commonwealth to break the stigma surrounding mental illness and broaden the conversation of mental wellness to accelerate change for a more compassionate, connected and positive society. Quote from HRH: “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. 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.”

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Winfrey also discussed the project, according to CNBC.

  • “I said, you know I’m going to be doing this thing with Apple, (mental health) is a big concern of mine too, and I want to try to erase this stigma, and I’m telling him about this Apple platform,” Winfrey said in an interview with CBS, according to CNBC.
  • “We’re doing a multi-part docuseries on mental health and the spectrum. Harry is co-creating this with me, and he’s executive producing this with me. We’ve had several meetings, we’ve had secret meetings in London.”

No release date for the show has been announced.

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