Resources
Explore our library of videos, guides, activities and information for schools, colleges, parents, young people and professionals.
Explaining mental illness to under-11s
Video: This fantastic animation helps to get a conversation started with a child about what mental illness is.
Recommended reads
Our Time has compiled a list of recommended reads that may be helpful to you and your family.
What does it mean to have a parent with a mental illness?
Videos/Info: For young people who have a parent with a mental illness and want to find out more about it.
Alice and Emily’s Story
Video: These two short videos follow the story of sisters Alice and Emily. Emily is Alice's big sister, and she's been looking after their mum who has a mental illness for years. When a parent has a mental illness
Video: Chineye talks about her experiences growing up as a young carer and meets Dr Cooklin to get some explanations about what happens when someone has a mental illness.
Jas’s Story
Video: This short drama follows the experiences of young carer Jas, whose mum has a mental illness. He has to look after his mum as well as his little sister, while also dealing with schoolwork and bullying classmates.
Explaining why a parent is in hospital
Stories/Guides: These booklets have been created by South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation to help children and young people from the age of three upwards understand their parents’ mental health problems and why they are in hospital.
Working effectively with families: Being seen and heard
Video: This training film provides practical and creative suggestions on how professionals involved in the care of parents with mental illness and their children can work effectively.
What is stigma?
Video/Info: Find out about stigma, what it is, and where it comes from.
Will I catch or inherit my parent’s mental illness?
Videos/Info: Most children and young people worry that they may develop or ‘catch’ the same illness as their ill parent - but you cannot catch a mental illness from anyone.
