Britain's Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, talk with staff during a visit to the London Ambulance Service 111 control room, to meet ambulance staff and 111 call handlers who have been taking NHS 111 calls from the public, and thank them for the vital work they are doing, in Croydon, Britain March 19, 2020. Picture taken March 19, 2020. (Photo: Kensington Palace/Handout via REUTERS)
Prince William and Kate Middleton have been promoting mental health awareness together, especially now that the coronavirus outbreak grapples the United Kingdom. The royal couple continuously works from home to fight for their cause and even, reportedly, trademarked the word "HEADFIT" to launch a new app to help people overcome this crisis by boosting their psychological wellbeing.
According to Hello! Magazine, there was shared patent information on the Intellectual Property Office Website on Twitter that revealed that the Cambridges might be working on a mobile app. The thing was listed as "software as service and given the name and the Cambridges' demonstrable mental health campaigning."
Hence, it seemed to strongly suggest that Prince William and Kate Middleton might be eyeing to launch a mobile app about mental health. Last month, the pair backed a Public Health England initiative to boost the nation's emotional wellbeing amid the coronavirus outbreak, showing how close this matter is to their hearts.
The new guidance enlists tips on how people can look after their own wellbeing. It also has some advice for parents and carers to look out on kids' psychological health during the lockdown.
Prince William and Kate Middleton suggest that people should stay in touch with their family and friends through video calls and social media messaging apps. They can also create a regular routine, a healthy sleeping pattern, and start a new hobby to boost their mental welfare.
"We have to take time to support each other and find ways to look after our mental health," the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge said. "It is great to see the mental health sector working together with the NHS to help people keep on top of their mental wellbeing."
According to E! News, Prince William and Kate Middleton are trying to say that practicing self-care is as just as important as practicing social distancing in this time of crisis. Hence, they are often sharing the importance of mental health care.
Ever since the coronavirus outbreak began, they said that the past few weeks had been "anxious and unsettling for everyone." But, by helping each other and taking little steps every day, they could all be prepared for the times ahead.
Although self-isolation and social distancing could take a toll on people's mental health, they could do something about it. Prince William and Kate Middleton have been in constant communication with organizations and patronages to know the issues that the public is facing during this difficult time so that they can help.
