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Post by Admin on Apr 28, 2020 1:12:52 GMT
The Duke of Sussex reveals his online initiative HeadFit, which will provide mental health services to overseas military servicemen and women!
HeadFIT is a new online platform, which will provide the military with 24/7 access to self-help tools to help them manage the stresses of everyday life.
Prince Harry, who served in the army for ten years, said: "HeadFIT has been almost three years in the making, and I am extremely grateful for everyone who has been on this journey with us. Everyone who has worked on it, to create what we have today, should be incredibly proud and excited for the impact it will have.
"I've long believed the military community should lead the way for the rest of society. For too long we have been waiting for problems to arise and then reacting to them. HeadFIT is a proactive approach to mental fitness, focusing on our own potential to increase our performance, using proven methods in sport science.
"This is about optimisation of self. This is about being the best you can be. This is about gaining an advantage, whether facing an opponent or overcoming a challenging situation. This is about building resilience that will match that of most world class athletes and prepare you for everyday stress. To be HeadFIT, is to be at your peak performance."
HeadFIT has been developed in partnership with The Royal Foundation's Heads Together campaign, the Ministry of Defence and King's College London, with clinical advice from Dr Vanessa Moulton.
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Post by Admin on Apr 28, 2020 7:19:33 GMT
This morning, the Duke of Sussex announced HeadFIT, a new mental health initiative in partnership with the British ministry of defense, which provides members of the defense community (both those currently serving and veterans) with self-help tools to manage stress.  The platform includes tutorials on breathing exercises, body posture, and relaxation techniques, all specifically designed to cater to those with military backgrounds, and all available 24/7. "HeadFIT has been almost three years in the making, and I am extremely grateful for everyone who has been on this journey with us. Everyone who has worked on it, to create what we have today, should be incredibly proud and excited for the impact it will have," the Duke of Sussex said in a statement released today.  "I've long believed the military community should lead the way for the rest of society. For too long we have been waiting for problems to arise and then reacting to them. HeadFIT is a proactive approach to mental fitness, focusing on our own potential to increase our performance, using proven methods in sport science," he said. HeadFit was "spearheaded" by Prince Harry and developed in a partnership between the Royal Foundation’s Heads Together campaign, the Ministry of Defence, and Kings College London, with clinical advice from Dr. Vanessa Moulton. While Harry was clearly the lead on this project, it stayed under the umbrella of the Royal Foundation when he and Meghan branched off from that organization last year. The Sussexes intend to start their own, new charity called Archewell at some point in the future, and while they have yet to announce the focus of their charitable efforts moving forward, it's fairly safe to assume that Harry will continue his work with the military community, and to reduce the stigma of issues related to mental health. |
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Post by Admin on Apr 29, 2020 1:39:23 GMT
 A former British soldier who served in the same regiment as Princes Harry and William has died from coronavirus, according to reports. Former trooper Ryan Cartwright, 36, succumbed to the contagion as he was planning a return into the army, friends told the Sun. The dad had no known pre-existing conditions, the report said. Cartwright served in Bosnia in 2002 during his four years in the Blues and Royals, the same cavalry regiment Harry and William joined in 2006. “He was one in a million … God only picks the best, that’s why he chose Ryan,” one former serviceman told the Sun. Cartwright had been working as a truck driver, recently writing on Facebook about the coronavirus lockdown, “I can’t stay home, I’m a trucker.” No details were given on how he became infected or when he died. Among online tributes, friends recalled his eagerness to serve again. “He only messaged me a few months ago telling me he was getting back in. I’m shocked. RIP Ryan,” Sam Hopes wrote in a Facebook tribute, according to the report. |
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