The Duchess of Cambridge has always been concerned about the mental health of the British. It was this direction that she and William chose as a priority in their charitable activities.
Duchess Catherine has become patron of an organization that supports women’s mental health. Kate became a patron of the Maternal Mental Health Alliance (MMHA).
MMHA is a UK based charity of over 100 different organizations working to ensure that women and families affected by perinatal mental health problems have access to high quality comprehensive care and support.
In honor of taking office, the duchess – the mother of three children – released a video message:
“We all know that pregnancy, childbirth and the first months and years of a child’s life can be very difficult. Parents often feel alone and overwhelmed during this time.
Unfortunately, we also know that many suffer in silence. At this time, no one is immune from anxiety and depression.
Therefore, it is critical that all those who may be experiencing difficulties receive the right support at the right time so that they can share their feelings without fear of judgment and can access the information, care and support they need to recover.”
The charitable organization led by Kate, among other things, is engaged in education and raising public awareness about the mental health problems of women in the perinatal period.
According to the organization, about one in five women experience mental health problems during pregnancy or in the first years after giving birth, and the pandemic has increased the mental health risks faced by new and expectant mothers, which can be devastating for a woman.
Duchess Catherine is reportedly looking forward to starting work at the foundation, which she considers to be a “fantastic organization”.
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