Sarah Ferguson has stepped into the spotlight with a powerful message about mental health, just days after being noticeably absent from King Charles’s birthday parade. The Duchess of York took to Instagram on 16 June to share her thoughts and experiences following a visit to Paracelsus Recovery, a luxury clinic in Zurich known for treating complex mental health and addiction issues.
In a heartfelt post, Sarah opened up about how mental health doesn’t discriminate. “Mental health has no boundaries,” she wrote, adding that it’s high time we all start having open conversations about mental illness and do more to improve access to care across society. The visit made a big impression on her, as she shared a photo alongside professionals from the clinic.
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“Conversations with Dr Thilo Beck and @jangerberofficial, the clinic’s founder, were illuminating. Jan’s mission is one I deeply respect and share: to bring mental health out of the shadows and into open, compassionate conversation,” she posted. Dr Beck, she explained, has decades of experience and even advises governments on health policy. He’s currently doing “extraordinary work with homeless people suffering from mental health and addiction problems.”
Sarah’s message wasn’t just informative—it was also deeply personal. She wrapped up her statement with an emotional plea for anyone struggling to seek help, saying: “You are not alone, and there is no shame in taking the steps towards healing.”
It didn’t go unnoticed that her message aligns closely with the advocacy work of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who have long been champions of mental health awareness. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have repeatedly spoken out about the pressures of public life, the dangers of online bullying, and the importance of seeking support.
Given the timing of Sarah’s post, it also sparked some speculation. The Duchess of York and her ex-husband, Prince Andrew, were not present at King Charles’s Trooping the Colour celebration, which marked the monarch’s official birthday. Though no formal explanation was given, tensions between Prince Andrew and the King have remained a topic of royal chatter, especially following Andrew’s withdrawal from public duties.
The post, while focused on mental health, subtly reminded royal watchers that Sarah is still actively engaged in causes that matter. And in doing so, she’s finding her way of making a difference—something that’s resonating with supporters online.
Whether this is a one-off message or the start of a more visible campaign from the Duchess remains to be seen. But for now, her words struck a chord, especially at a time when so many are feeling the strain.
You can view Sarah Ferguson’s original post on her Instagram and learn more about mental health support at Mind UK and Paracelsus Recovery.
With royal drama quietly rumbling in the background, it’s her message of hope and healing that’s made headlines this time—and for all the right reasons.

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Patients covered by UnitedHealthcare’s Medicare Advantage plans will no longer find their insurance accepted at Brown University Health’s hospitals in Rhode Island starting July 1.
The change comes after the insurer and Rhode Island’s largest health system failed to reach an agreement to renew their contract after months of negotiation.
“In addition to a modest reimbursement rate increase to cover the costs of caring for their members, we asked United to eliminate their administrative policies that deviate from traditional Medicare, such as unnecessary prior approval and utilization management, that cause frustration for patients and result in extra cost to our health care system,” a statement provided by Brown Health spokesperson Jessica Wharton said.
 “Since both parties held firm in their positions, we mutually decided to end our Medicare Advantage hospital contract effective June 30, 2025,” the statement added.
UHC, however, disputes Brown Health’s version of events.
“We proposed extending our contract through the end of the year to provide Medicare Advantage members continued access to Brown University Health’s hospitals while we negotiate. Unfortunately, the health system refused and continues to seek price hikes that would make them significantly higher cost than any hospital in our Medicare Advantage network in Rhode Island,” said a statement provided by UHC spokesperson Cole Manbeck.
“We urge Brown University Health to share in our commitment toward reaching an agreement that is affordable so people enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans have continued network access to its hospitals,” the statement continued.
UHC also stated it is still negotiating with Brown Health, but Wharton said negotiations had finished.
Starting July 1, patients covered by UHC Medicare Advantage plans, including Dual Special Needs Plan (DSNP) and Group Retiree plans, coming to Brown Health’s hospitals in Rhode Island – which include Rhode Island Hospital, the Miriam Hospital, Newport Hospital and Hasbro Children’s Hospital – will be considered out of network, which will likely result in greater charges for receiving health care services.
UHC stated that under 20,000 members will be impacted by the change.
One exception is people enrolled in UHC’s Group Retiree PPO plan, which will still consider Brown Health as an out-of-network provider, but their cost will be the same as if they were in network.
The change does not apply to Brown Health’s hospitals in Massachusetts – Morton Hospital in Taunton and Saint Anne’s Hospital in Fall River – which are under a separate agreement and where those patients will still be considered to be in network.
Brown Health physicians will also continue accepting UHC’s Medicare Advantage plans.
Both UHC and Brown Health stressed that patients who use the hospitals in Rhode Island for emergency services should still be covered by the insurer.

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