Kate Middleton Fights for Children's Mental Health

Kate Middleton says "Young Minds Matter, being launched today, is a new series where issues and work around the mental health of young children will be explored," the British beauty penned. "The mental health of our children must be seen as every bit as important as their physical health."

The 34-year-old Duchess of Cambridge was first introduced to the issues surrounding mental health as a newlywed involved in various charities. She soon learned that many of the battles adults faced stemmed from "childhood challenges" that remained unresolved because of embarrassment and shame.

Middleton is a mother of two , newborn Princess Charlotte and 2-year-old toddler Prince George, Kate couldn't help but put herself in the shoes of parents who are desperate to aide their children, but fear the societal consequences or lack the financial support.

"Like most parents today, William and I would not hesitate to seek help for our children if they needed it. We hope to encourage George and Charlotte to speak about their feelings, and to give them the tools and sensitivity to be supportive peers to their friends as they get older," she wrote. "We know there is no shame in a young child struggling with their emotions or suffering from a mental illness."