Meghan Markle opens up about past 'trauma', suicidal thoughts in new interview: 'Haven't really scraped the surface'
Meghan Markle has opened up about her mental health struggle in a new interview.
In a joined interview with husband Prince Harry for CBS Sunday Morning, the Duchess of Sussex admitted she hasn't "really scraped the surface" on her struggle.
The royals launched their new project The Parents' Network, which addresses the negative impact of social media on children and offers support to those parents.
Speaking to Jane Pauley, the Duchess of Sussex was asked about her own experience and "connection" to the families after revealing her past suicidal thoughts in 2021.
Watch the video above.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry sat down for a new interview with CBS. CBS Sunday Morning/ X
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"When you've been through any level of pain or trauma, I believe part of our healing journey – certainly part of mine – is being able to be really open about it," the Duchess of Sussex said.
"And you know, I haven't really scraped the surface on my experience. But I do think that I would never want someone else to feel that way," she continued.
"And I would never want someone else to be making those sort of plans. And I would never want someone else to not be believed."
Meghan Markle shares her mental health struggle in a new interview. CBS Sunday Morning/ X
"So, if me voicing what I have overcome will save someone, or encourage someone in their life to really genuinely check in on them and not assume that the appearance is good, so everything's OK, then that's worth it.
"I'll take a hit for that."
Meghan previously revealed she grappled with suicidal thoughts during her time in the British royal family during a sit down interview with Oprah Winfrey three years ago.
During the interview, which aired on CBS, the duchess recalled reaching out to palace officials and alleged not receiving mental health help.
Since exiting the royal family in 2020, Harry and Meghan have been vocal about mental health support over the years through their Archewell Foundation.
The royals launched the Archewell Foundation in 2021. Getty Images for W+P
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Archewell launched in 2021 and has worked to create online safe spaces.
The couple are set to visit Colombia later this year and participate in activities with a focus on mental health.
The Parents' Network initiative is part of the couple's Archewell Foundation and is available for families to access in the UK, US and Canada.
If you or someone you know is in need of support contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or the Suicide Callback Line on 1300 659 467.
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