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.
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What is mental illness? Why does it happen? What can you do to stay well? This animation explains in simple terms to under-11s what mental illness is.
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“The world is no longer such a dark and frightening place. I feel that Our Time has saved my life.”
– Joel
Latest News and Stories
Our Time supports Two for Joy: a film about parental mental illness
Our Time is delighted to support the screening of new feature film Two for Joy, which is being premiered on Wednesday 20th February.
Hearing young voices at City Hall
Our 'Hearing Young Voices' event at City Hall in January brought together many leaders across a wide range of sectors. Find out more.
Our Time launches animation to explain mental illness to under-11s
Our new film tackles the subject of mental illness in a way that's accessible for children, and is a great resource for teachers.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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