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Meghan and Prince Harry Honored at NYC Mental Health Gala as They Announce Parents’ Network Partnership

They used the award platform to press for stronger protections for children online.

Overview

  • The couple accepted Project Healthy Minds’ Humanitarians of the Year honor at the World Mental Health Day gala in New York City.
  • From the stage, they announced that Archewell’s Parents’ Network will partner with ParentsTogether to expand support and advocacy for families facing online harms.
  • Meghan cited their children, Archie, 6, and Lilibet, 4, as her motivation and spoke about weighing technology’s benefits against risks for young users.
  • Harry cautioned that families contend with powerful corporations, lobbyists, and data‑harvesting algorithms, urging greater accountability to protect children.
  • Archewell’s Parents’ Network connects parents and caregivers affected by digital risks and offers a peer‑support platform focused on healing.