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Meghan Markle Introduces Project Healthy Minds Panel on Childhood in the Digital Age

Fresh off their Humanitarians of the Year honor, the couple spotlighted rising youth mental-health concerns linked to online life.

Overview

  • At New York's World Mental Health Day Festival, Meghan Markle introduced a session titled "How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Caused an International Mental Health Crisis, And How We Can Reverse It," moderated by Katie Couric.
  • Prince Harry opened the discussion, warning that the pandemic fueled anxiety, depression and loss of connection, and that the digital world has fundamentally changed how people experience reality.
  • Markle highlighted harms to children from social media, saying she has met families devastated by online abuse, including parents who lost children to social media-driven suicide.
  • The festival appearance followed the previous night's gala, where the pair were recognized as Humanitarians of the Year for their mental-health advocacy.
  • Coverage noted her recurring style signature with a blue-and-white Ralph Lauren striped blouse, paired with pleated navy trousers, a Ralph Lauren belt, a Loro Piana Loom bag and new Guzema earrings.