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.
Free teacher training and PSHE modules
Our Time is providing a free one-hour, online teacher training session and PSHE modules to support students’ mental health and well-being as part of the post COVID-19 recovery curriculum. Find out more.
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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
Read our latest report on the impact of COVID-19 on children, young people and families throughout the UK
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Latest News and Stories
Making the link between parental mental illness and children’s physical health
A recent study by the University of Manchester makes clear links between children's mental and physical health.
East London KidsTime Workshops go live!
We are delighted to announce the launch of two new KidsTime Workshops in East London (Newham and Tower Hamlets). Find out more about how we're running them.
The hell a child endures alone when a parent has a mental illness
We were delighted to speak recently to author, Jeanette Cooperman. She has written about the impact of parental mental illness.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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As a signee of the Mental Health Media Charter, Our Time is committed to reporting stories about mental health responsibly
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