Last week the Duchess of Cambridge took the reins as Huffington Post's Guest Editor in a bid to raise awareness and understanding of children's mental health issues.
Kate Middleton’s first foray into journalism was a thoughtful and personal account of the discoveries she has made since she started working with charities that focus on addiction, family breakdowns and vulnerable children.
It was just four months ago when the Duke and Duchess were both here at Harrow College in a similar capacity (pictured above). On that occasion, the college was host to the Royal visitors who joined the mental health charity Mind to celebrate World Mental Health Day.
Harrow College continues to support its students with mental health services including mentoring and counselling. The services offer all students complimentary access to a team of qualified expert counsellors in a safe place. The counselling helps students who request support to look at problems they are experiencing in such a way that allows them begin to take control of their life and achieve their educational goals.
Speaking about the Duchess and her continued drive to promote health support services for young people, Rose Squire, Project Manager for Counselling and Mentoring services at Harrow College said;
“The efforts by the Duchess are very much in tune with our own counselling and mentoring project at Harrow College where we strive to Raise Expectations & Achievement of Learners (REAL). Since the Duke and Duchess visited Harrow College, the project has certainly grown in momentum. The continued interest and hard work of the Duchess is invaluable in putting the subject of Mental Health firmly on the agenda”.