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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Our Time host joint conference with Royal Society of Medicine & ACAMH
With keynote speaker, Professor Sir Michael Marmott, Our Time is hosting a conference this December on parental mental illness.
Our Time hold conference on parental mental illness with ACAMH
Our Time is hosting a conference this November with ACAMH on parental mental illness. Tickets available now.
Bringing young people on board to help with our message – Our Time hosts visit from NCS programme
Our Time was delighted to host a visit from a group of young people taking part in the National Citizens Service (NCS) summer programme.Having a parent with a mental illness does not mean you are destined to have a mental illness yourself
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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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