Schools
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We help schools identify, understand and create a culture that supports students who have a parent with a mental illness.

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Families
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Our KidsTime Workshops provide families with a safe, supportive place to think and talk about mental illness.

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Policymakers

We advocate on behalf of children and young people who have a parent with a mental illness.

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“KidsTime was a place of refuge, away from the judgement and awkwardness of the outside world.”

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Vote for Our Time in the 2024 Charity Film Awards
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Our Time is very pleased to announce that our animated film 'Put away your labels' is now open for the first round of public voting in Smiley's Charity Film Awards.
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“Where Has My Mum Gone?”
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The isolation of mental illness in the family can be the most difficult to manage. I knew as a child nobody else would understand my home.
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Our Time is now registered with Charitable Travel
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It give us great pleasure to announce that the Our Time Charity is now registered with Charitable Travel. If you are planning to take a holiday in future, by simply booking through the Charitable Travel website and choosing Our Time you can ensure that a free donation is made as part of the booking process.
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Breaking the Cycle report

Failing to support the children of parents struggling with their mental health could cost the economy a staggering £1.9 billion. That’s the conclusion of a report from the highly respected Pro Bono Economics in collaboration with Our Time.

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My Family, Mental Illness… and Me – Brand New Series 2

Our Time’s ground-breaking podcast returns with Dr Pamela Jenkins interviewing nine new guests about growing up with a parent who has a mental health difficulty. Our final episode of the series sees renowned psychotherapist and ITV broadcaster Emma Kenny talking about her relationship with her father, his mental health struggles and coping with his loss. Listen to all episodes here.

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As a Mental Health Media Charter signee, Our Time is committed to reporting stories about mental health responsibly.

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