In their first joint interview since 2021, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry sat down with CBS Sunday Morning‘s Jane Pauley to discuss their latest project — one that is deeply meaningful to both of them.
Meghan opened up about her past struggles with suicidal thoughts, revealing how that painful period in her life continues to drive her dedication to mental health advocacy.
The couple also took the opportunity to draw attention to the severe risks that social media poses to children today. They’ve been working closely with families who have endured unimaginable loss after their children fell victim to online bullying. As they shared, their goal is to help create a safer and more compassionate digital environment for future generations.
Reflecting on her 2021 interview with Oprah, Meghan emphasized the importance of openly discussing mental health. She explained that sharing her pain is a crucial part of her healing process and expressed her hope that others would never experience the same feelings of loneliness or struggle.
In the interview, a pregnant Meghan Markle revealed that she had been denied mental health support by the institution. She shared, “I told them I needed help… that I’d never felt this way before,” but was told that seeking assistance “wouldn’t be good for the institution.”
During the CBS interview, Meghan highlighted the significance of speaking up, even if it meant confronting painful past experiences. “If sharing what I’ve been through can help someone or inspire them to regularly check in on others, not assuming that a good appearance means everything’s fine, then it’s worth it,” she explained. “I’ll take the hit for that.”
Their newest initiative, The Parents’ Network, is part of the Archewell Foundation’s efforts. It aims to raise awareness about the potential dangers of social media for children and teenagers. For Harry and Meghan…
“I believe change has to begin somewhere,” Meghan said. “The easiest thing anyone can do is ask: What if it were my child? My son or daughter — full of happiness, safe at home — and then everything shifts because of something beyond our control. When you look at it from a parent’s perspective, you can’t help but feel the need to find a solution.”
“Our children are still very young, they’re just 3 and 5,” Meghan revealed. “They’re truly incredible. But as parents, our main instinct is to protect them. With everything that’s unfolding in the online world, it’s clear there’s so much work to be done, and we’re just grateful to play a part in bringing about positive change.”
Harry expanded on Meghan’s perspective, sharing his thoughts on the struggles of raising kids in today’s digital age. He mentioned that things have escalated to the point where every parent is now required to act like an emergency responder. “We’ve reached a stage where nearly every parent must become an emergency responder, and even the most skilled responders on the planet couldn’t…”
