Just in time for Mental Health Month, Apple TV+ announced the release date for a new docuseries focused on mental health called, The Me You Can’t See. The series, which is Co-created and Executive produced by Prince Harry and Oprah Winfrey will be available to view on May 21. Since 1949, Mental Health Month has been observed in America, which is a time where millions come together to reduce the stigma associated with mental health.
Apple TV+ made the announcement on multiple social media platforms with the caption,
#TheMeYouCantSee is a new docuseries co-created by @Oprah and Prince Harry that explores mental health and emotional well-being with stories from people around the world. Watch all episodes May 21 on Apple TV+ #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
Prince Harry also spoke on the upcoming docuseries in an interview stating,
“The majority of us carry some form of unresolved trauma, loss, or grief, which feels — and is—very personal. Yet the last year has shown us that we are all in this together, and my hope is that this series will show there is power in vulnerability, connection in empathy and strength in honesty.”
Oprah interviewed Prince Harry and his wife back in March, a controversial interview that became one of the most watched TV specials. It seems like now the two are joining forces by positively continuing the important conversation of replacing the shame and stigma’s surrounding mental health with, “wisdom, compassion and honesty.”
Oprah also captioned an announcement about the upcoming series on her social media platforms stating,
“Now more than ever, there is an immediate need to replace the shame surrounding mental health with wisdom, compassion, and honesty. #TheMeYouCantSee is a new docuseries, executive produced by Prince Harry and me, that features stories that help lift the veil on the current state of mental health and hopefully sparks a global conversation.”
The Me You Can’t See will be available on Apple TV+ on May 21, be sure to check this one out!