Thousands of families are going without the support they need after losing a child or parent, according to the psychotherapist who helped princes William and Harry after the death of their mother, Princess Diana.
Julia Samuel, founder patron of Child Bereavement UK, said the princes’ moving and candid testimony about the death of Diana 20 years ago had “shifted the dial”, adding that the charity had seen an increase in calls to its helpline as a result.
The princes were helping to break down taboos about death and mental illness with their patronage of Child Bereavement UK and Heads Together, Samuel said, adding that calls from young men about their mental health had also increased. “Their courage in being so open about the death of their mum has really helped in raising awareness and breaking the taboo.”
Prince William has lent his voice to a new campaign launched by Child Bereavement UK, which asks children who have lost a parent, or parents who have lost children,...
Source: Grieving families 'missing out on critical support'
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