Everything We Know About Prince Harry's New Series With Oprah
"The Me You Can't See," a mental health series from Oprah Winfrey and Prince Harry, will premiere May 21 on Apple TV+. It will feature discussions on mental health and emotional well-being, all while giving "hope to viewers who learn that they are not alone," a press release from Monday, May 10, stated.
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, one in five adults and one in six youths experience mental disorders and illnesses each year in the United States alone. "Now more than ever, there is an immediate need to replace the shame surrounding mental health with wisdom, compassion, and honesty," Winfrey said. "Our series aims to spark that global conversation."
The sparked conversation will include notable names such as Lady Gaga, Glenn Close, DeMar DeRozan, Langston Galloway, Zak Williams, Virginia "Ginny" Fuchs, and Rashad Armstead, as well as 14 experts and organizations highlighting different options for treatment.
Prince Harry and Oprah team up for mental health series
As reported by People, the Duke of Sussex struggled with the loss of his mother, Princess Diana, over 20 years ago. In the press release for the new show, he stated, "We are born into different lives, brought up in different environments and, as a result, are exposed to different experiences. But our shared experience is that we are all human ... My hope is that this series will show there is power in vulnerability, connection in empathy, and strength in honesty."
Prince Harry and Oprah Winfrey serve as co-creators and executive producers of the series, which is also executive produced by Terry Wood and Catherine Cyr of Harpo Productions, and Jon Kamen, Dave Sirulnick, and Alex Browne of RadicalMedia. It is produced by Jen Isaacson and Nell Constantinople, and directed and executive produced by Dawn Porter and Asif Kapadia.
Apple TV+ subscribers will be able to watch "The Me You Can't See" beginning next week.
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, please contact the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741, call the National Alliance on Mental Illness helpline at 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), or visit the National Institute of Mental Health website.