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 impact
Mental health activity pack
Our activity pack for Mental Health Awareness Week helps young people to be mindful of their mental health and think about how it can be protected.
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Schools’ toolkit
We’ve created a free toolkit for schools that focuses on the mental health of young people and their families, complete with animations, training and activities.
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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
New KidsTime gets underway in Gloucestershire
Through a partnership with Gloucestershire Young Carers, the new workshop launches this month. Find out more about the workshop.
Lord’s Public Services Committee appeals to key Secretaries of State to help vulnerable children
Find out the latest updates from the recent House of Lord's inquiry and how they are appealing to key members of parliament to take action.
Our Time joins other key voices in House of Lords inquiry
Find out how our evidence on young people with a parent who has mental illness contributed to the House of Lords inquiry ‘The role of public services in addressing child vulnerability'.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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