By GB News (World News) | Created at 2025-03-06 16:11:02 | Updated at 2025-03-06 18:49:29
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Prince William visited Mental Health Innovations today, marking the charity's recent merger with The Mix.
The visit comes as Shout, the UK's free 24/7 text messaging support service, reaches the milestone of three million conversations with those in need.
Mental Health Innovations was established in 2017 by The Royal Foundation.
The charity uses digital innovation, data-driven analysis and clinical expertise to deliver scalable services that transform the nation's mental health.
Prince William visited Mental Health Innovations today, marking the charity's recent merger with The Mix.
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Supported by The Royal Foundation, MHI launched Shout in 2019.
The text service provides free, round-the-clock support for those in crisis.
During his visit, William spent time with members of Mental Health Innovation's Youth Advisory Board.
The board includes young volunteers from both The Mix and Shout services.
During his visit, William spent time with members of Mental Health Innovation's Youth Advisory Board.
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The Prince heard how the merger has enabled collaboration on developing a new ecosystem of free, 24/7 mental health support.
This initiative aims to reach millions more young people struggling with their wellbeing.
William then met with experts to discuss how Mental Health Innovations collaborates with partners including Imperial College London.
These partnerships utilise cutting-edge data science and AI to support both The Mix and Shout services.
The Prince also received a demonstration of Shout's new generative AI conversation simulator.
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They also provide vital insights into the mental health of vulnerable groups across the UK.
The Prince also received a demonstration of Shout's new generative AI conversation simulator.
This innovative tool is used in volunteer training for the text support service.
The technology represents another step in Mental Health Innovations' commitment to using digital solutions to improve mental health support.
The visit comes just hours before the Duchess of Sussex's TV interview on the Drew Barrymore Show will be released.
Teaser clips from the chat have been posted on social media and Meghan is seen discussing her marriage with Prince Harry.
The Royal Family will be hoping the Duchess of Sussex does not discuss the monarchy or senior members of the Firm during the interview.
In 2021, Meghan's interview with Oprah Winfrey sent shockwaves as the Duchess of Sussex made several bombshell claims against the monarchy.
