Prince Harry, Oprah Winfrey announce mental health series for Apple TV+

April 10 (UPI) -- Prince Harry and Oprah Winfrey are teaming up for a new mental health series that will appear on Apple TV+, the tech giant's upcoming streaming service.

The multi-part documentary series was announced on Wednesday through Harry's @sussexroyal Instagram account. Harry, the duke of Sussex and Winfrey, are co-creators and executive producers on the project which will launch in 2020.

The show will explore mental illness, mental wellness and how viewers can deal with these issues and talk about them openly.

"I truly believe that good mental health - mental fitness - is the key to powerful leadership, productive communities and a purpose-drive self," Harry said in a statement.

"Our hope is that this series will be positive, enlightening and inclusive - sharing global stories of unparalleled human spirit fighting back from the darkest places, and the opportunity for us to understand ourselves and those around us better. I am incredibly proud to be working alongside Oprah on this vital series," he continued.

"Delighted to be partnering with you. Hope we shed a lot of Light. And change some lives!" Winfrey added in a comment on the Instagram post.

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We are excited to announce that The Duke of Sussex and Oprah Winfrey are partners, co-creators and executive producers on their forthcoming mental health series launching on Apple in 2020. The pair have been developing the series for several months and are looking forward to sharing such an important project on this global platform. The dynamic multi-part documentary series will focus on both mental illness and mental wellness, inspiring viewers to have an honest conversation about the challenges each of us faces, and how to equip ourselves with the tools to not simply survive, but to thrive. This commitment builds on The Duke of Sussex’s long-standing work on issues and initiatives regarding mental health, where he has candidly shared personal experience and advocated for those who silently suffer, empowering them to get the help and support they deserve. His Royal Highness has spent many years working with communities throughout the UK and young people across the Commonwealth to break the stigma surrounding mental illness and broaden the conversation of mental wellness to accelerate change for a more compassionate, connected and positive society. Quote from HRH: “I truly believe that good mental health - mental fitness - is the key to powerful leadership, productive communities and a purpose-driven self. It is a huge responsibility to get this right as we bring you the facts, the science and the awareness of a subject that is so relevant during these times. Our hope is that this series will be positive, enlightening and inclusive - sharing global stories of unparalleled human spirit fighting back from the darkest places, and the opportunity for us to understand ourselves and those around us better. I am incredibly proud to be working alongside Oprah on this vital series.”
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A post shared by The Duke and Duchess of Sussex (@sussexroyal) on Apr 10, 2019 at 2:58am PDT

Apple TV+ was announced in March. The service, which will arrive in May through a software update for Apple devices, will feature original films and television series.

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