young people in the UK live with or care for a parent with a mental illness
Our Time helps young people dealing with parental mental illness. We make sure they get the support they need and have their voices heard.
Our impactCoronavirus notice
While our KidsTime Workshops are currently suspended, we are busy working remotely to help young people and their families have fun and get the support they need during this time.
A library of lockdown games, videos, guides and activities, updated weekly
Each week, we’ll be adding new resources to our online lockdown library. We’re taking the time to select and create resources that we think are especially helpful, fun and interesting for children and young people who live with or care for a parent with a mental illness.
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“Lockdown is a confusing and difficult time for everyone. However, you can feel much more isolated when you’re dealing with the stress of being a young carer for a mentally unwell parent. ”
– Amy
Latest News and Stories
My lockdown experience
Meet 7-year-old Maycee, who is one of our Workshop attendees. She has written about her experience of the lockdown and how it has affected her.
Top tips for staying mentally well during the COVID-19 lockdown
Amy (name changed) has attended our KidsTime Workshops and has kindly shared her thoughts on how young people might adapt to the current lockdown due to COVID-19. Read her tips on the link below.
Our Time joins the 2.6 Challenge to raise funds for young people
We're raising money for Our Time as part of the 2.6 challenge. Find out more about how you can get involved!or browse our Get Involved section
What young people say about having a parent with a mental illness
Having a parent with a mental illness does not mean you are destined to have a mental illness yourself
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What we do
Our Time helps young people and families living with a parent who has a mental illness through family workshops, training for professionals and advocacy
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As a signee of the Mental Health Media Charter, Our Time is committed to reporting stories about mental health responsibly
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