Last modified on Tue 9 Mar 2021 02.52 EST
The Labour MP Diane Abbott and leading campaigners hope the Duchess of Sussex’s interview with Oprah Winfrey is a watershed moment that encourages black and mixed-race women to be open about their mental health struggles.
The trope of the “strong black woman”, which campaigners say is deeply ingrained in society, worsens depression and other mental health problems as it discourages people from speaking out and getting help, they added.
In an interview with Oprah Winfrey, which first aired in the US on Sunday, Meghan said she had suicidal thoughts during her time as a working royal.