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 parental mental illness...
“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’s response to the Children’s Commissioner’s report (April 2019)
The Children's Commissioner has written a report 'Early access to mental health support'. We provide our thoughts
How can we meet children and young people’s mental health needs?
Helena, our Development Director reflects on the CAMHS National Summit 2019
Our Time meets the Queen at Windsor
On 2nd April, Our Time was invited to attend a reception hosted by the Queen at Windsor Castle to celebrate the centenary of the NCVO. Read more about the event.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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