young people in the UK live with or care for a parent with a mental illness
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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.
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Our London Bubble Theatre Workshops are back!
After last year’s success, we are delighted to be running a free five-day theatre and drama workshop for 13 – 18-year-olds in Southwark, London with London Bubble supported by BBC Children in Need. The workshop will run from Monday 19th – Friday 23rd August from 11am-3pm. These workshops offer a safe, fun space for young people to build
Never sunshine and rainbows
Writing under a pseudonym, teenager Mark tells his personal story about his father's mental illness and the challenges it meant for his family.
Our Time awarded grant by The Worshipful Company of Grocers
We are delighted to have been awarded a grant by The Worshipful Company of Grocers. The funds will enable the delivery of a project designed to train staff in 10 primary schools in the London Borough of Ealing so that they are better able to support children (primary school pupils) affected by a parent whoHaving 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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