Prince Harry and Meghan Markle share mental health message to help followers struggling with isolation

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have posted to Instagram to let their fans and followers know they’re not alone in feeling anxious and alone during isolation.

On Instagram, the Sussexes shared a simple turquoise color block with a chalk font saying “Today I feel” with a blank space available for their followers.

“With everything going on, it’s a lot to take in. Many of us may feel confused. Or alone, or anxious or scared...and in isolation, some of us may just feel bored, or that you don’t know what to do with yourself without your normal routine. It’s perfectly normal to be feeling any of these things" the caption read.

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With everything going on, it’s a lot to take in. Many of us may feel confused. Or alone, or anxious or scared...and in isolation, some of us may just feel bored, or that you don’t know what to do with yourself without your normal routine. It’s perfectly normal to be feeling any of these things. Our emotional well-being is challenged everyday whether we realise it or not, but our lives are usually filled with distractions. Now with constantly changing COVID coverage, we are all adjusting to this new normal and the feelings that come with it. But here’s the good thing (because right now we need to hear good things, right?): Yes, there is isolation and physical distancing, but there doesn’t have to be loneliness. There are resources that can help us all through this process, and ways that YOU can become one of those resources. @crisistextline @giveusashoutinsta @kidshelpphone and CTL Ireland are organisations that need new volunteers now more than ever and have an open door for you to get the support you need. • - If you’re home and feeling bored, you can digitally train to be a counselor and HELP someone who really needs your support! What an amazing way to use this time • - If you feel alone, overwhelmed, depressed, or anxious, you can text one of these lines and talk it through. • - If you are in an abusive relationship and now find yourself in isolation with your abuser, these counselors are there for you. You do not need to suffer in silence. And for those of you who don’t feel comfortable texting with a stranger, reach out to your friends, family and colleagues. Phone calls and video conferencing are such a great way to feel more connected - ask if they’re okay, tell them how you’re (actually) feeling, and use this time to really listen for the answer. If there is someone you know and are worried about, your text may be the thing that saves their life.

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They also provided followers with resources to help them through the pandemic, tagging organizations such as Crisis Text Line, Give Us A Shout, Kids Help Phone and CTL Ireland.

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They also invited followers to support these organizations as volunteers in order to help others who may need emotional and mental health support.

“If you’re home and feeling bored, you can digitally train to be a counselor and HELP someone who really needs your support! What an amazing way to use this time” they wrote.

The post went on to explain why people should reach out to these organizations in times of need, but added that because people may not feel comfortable reaching out to strangers, it's more important than ever to check in on those in a vulnerable position.