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.
What young people say about having a parent with a mental illness
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– Joel
Latest News and Stories
What is mental health?
Following on from the success of her new book, Dr Lucy Maddox has guest-written for Our Time on what mental health is and how it affects people.
Breaking the intergenerational cycle of mental illness: the case for prevention
As GPs face increasing difficulties in child referrals for mental health issues, we look at how preventative solutions are the only way to break the cycle.
Our Time awarded funding by the Mayor of London’s Young Londoners Fund
The new funds will support Our Time in helping children affected by parental mental illness in Newham. Find out how in our latest news item.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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