Kate Middleton And Prince William To Provide Mental Health Support For Frontline Workers

Like everyone else, the British Royal family is also doing its part in providing people with the support they need during the coronavirus pandemic. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have come forward with the aim to bring together a group of charities under one “Our Frontline” and to provide mental health support to people who are fighting the pandemic on the frontlines.

“The Duke and Duchess have been hearing from representatives of mental health organizations and talking with frontline workers and hospital staff about what they need and are committed to do what they can to support the mental health charities,” a source close to the couple shared. “Both of them have been instrumental in convening the sector and helping bring partners together.”

From providing one-to-one support to online help, “Our Frontline” will be assisting frontline workers with mental health relief as they spend days on end, treating patients, and witnessing tragic cases. The efforts to establish the new service are being carried out by the Royal Foundation, led by Prince William and Kate Middleton, in collaboration with mental health charity Mind, the crisis text service Shout, Samaritans and Hospice U.K.

“Over the past few weeks, millions of frontline workers across the U.K. have put their physical and mental health on the line to protect us all during the coronavirus pandemic,” William said in a statement. “Every day they confront traumatic situations at the same time as having to contend with their own worries about the risks to themselves and their families.”

“That takes a real toll, and as I’ve seen for myself through my work with the Air Ambulance, without the right support at the right time the challenges they face will only be greater. Catherine and I, together with The Royal Foundation, will do all we can to support Our Frontline. This work will be our top priority for the months ahead,” he continued.

To avail “Our Frontline”, available to health staff and key workers struggling with mental health, one can either call or text a trained volunteer. After this, they will be provided with specially developed online resources, toolkits, advice, and all the support they need.