It is safe to say that the Oprah with Meghan and Harry interview captured the attention of the entire globe, and, following on from a set of emotional confessions and candid revelations, it was obvious that the last few years had been a mentally challenging time for the couple. So, when we then received the unexpected news that Oprah and Harry had also been working on producing a mental health-focused series, speculation and chatter began to rise. And, following on from Apple TV’s release of the trailer for The Me You Can’t See yesterday, it is clear that the Prince and Oprah are continuing on with their crusade to open up the conversation surrounding mental health.

Setting in on a discussion between the pair of executive producers, pensive music kicks in as a conversation surrounding stigma and mental health misconceptions is offered. Set to follow the stories of the likes of Lady Gaga, Glenn Close, the Prince and Oprah, along with countless other fearless souls, the trailer promises that we are going to be taken on a diverse journey through the ways in which mental health issues have touched the lives of people globally. Flashing scenes of Robin Williams and Princess Diana’s funeral stand as a reminder of the severity of the issue at hand, and, as we see tears and unfiltered introspective confessions lace the clip, its importance and potentially monumental impact shine through.

“A few years ago, following a conversation with Prince Harry, we discovered we both held a desire to destigmatise this highly misunderstood subject and give hope to viewers who learn that they are not alone,” explains Oprah. “In partnership with Apple and a renowned group of accredited experts, we created this doc-series that explores the current state of mental health. Through personal and intimate stories from a range of people around the world, our intention is to lift the burden of shame that surrounds mental health.”

Set for release on May 21st, this series could not be coming at a more crucial time. While the dialogue surrounding mental health has needed attention for quite some time, Harry’s confession of “the results of this last year will be felt for decades” during the trailer resonated especially deeply. And, as we begin to emerge out from the depths of this pandemic, it is fair to say that everyone can stand to find comfort and learn from a series such as this.

Watch the trailer for The Me You Can’t See below…