Prince Harry has revealed that he “slipped into depression for about two weeks” shortly after moving to Canada with Meghan Markle and their son, Prince Archie, in late 2019.
In a new MasterClass called 'Redefining Grief: Building Resilience Through Loss,' out this October 8, Harry said he experienced an “adrenaline crash” after leaving a stressful environment, adding, “I felt like I couldn’t function without adrenaline.”
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who welcomed Archie in May 2019, spent the final months of the year in Canada with their young son. In January 2020, the couple announced they would step back from their roles as senior working members of the British royal family. While Harry’s experience offers a glimpse into how depression can affect people during major life changes, the condition can actually manifest in many different ways.
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that more than 280 million people have depression worldwide. Although well-known symptoms such as sadness or hopelessness can be easy to recognize, other signs may be less obvious. However, it's also important to point out that other medical issues can cause some of the same symptoms.
Click on to learn more about the less obvious symptoms of depression.