The Prince of Wales has said it takes him a long time to understand his emotions during a discussion about male suicide.
Prince William said he tried to work out why he felt the way he did as he called on male role models to speak publicly about their mental health.
The future king took part in a special mental health episode of BBC Radio 1’s Life Hacks on Wednesday. He has long campaigned to end the stigma surrounding mental health and suicide.
Speaking about his own experiences, the Prince said he hoped to encourage others to talk about the issue, specifically men.
He told a panel of mental health experts, celebrities and a young man who considered taking his own life that it was a “national catastrophe” that the issue was not spoken about more.
“We’re not very good at talking about it,” he added.
Opening up about his own health, the Prince said: “I take a long time trying to understand my emotions and why I feel like I do, and I feel like that’s a really important process to do every now and again.
“Just check in with yourself and work out why you’re feeling like you do – sometimes there’s an obvious explanation, sometimes there isn’t.”
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