Meghan Markle openly shares her struggles with suicidal thoughts

Meghan Markle shared her mental health journey and the impact of her openness on others in a recent interview. 

The Duchess of Sussex along with her husband Harry has launched the Parents' network through their Archewell foundation. 

Markle told CBS News, “When you’ve been through any level of pain or trauma, I believe part of our healing journey (certainly part of mine) is being able to be open about it.”

 “And you know, I haven’t scraped the surface of my experience. But I do think that I would never want someone else to feel that way. And I would never want someone else to be making those sorts of plans. And I would never want someone else to not be believed," she added. 

She further explained, "If sharing my experiences can help save someone or encourage others to genuinely check on their loved ones despite appearances, then it is worth it. I an prepared to face any backlash for my openness." 

In a 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey, Meghan Markle stated she had considered suicide within her time in the royal family and could not receive the mental help she needed. 

“Look, I was really ashamed to say it at the time and ashamed to admit it to Harry, especially because I know how much loss he has suffered. But I knew that if I didn’t say it, I would do it … and I just didn’t want to be alive anymore," Meghan Markle told Oprah Winfrey in the interview.