Resources
Explore our library of videos, guides, activities and information for schools, colleges, parents, young people and professionals.
Strengthening resilience of children of parents with a mental illness
Members of Our Time have written a chapter for the book 'Family Therapy - New Intervention Programs and Researches'.
The ‘Who Cares?’ programme
Our school programme provides guidance and training for primary and secondary school staff, to raise awareness of parental mental illness and support those affected by it.
Who are the superheroes in your life?
In recognition of the everyday superheroes we all know, Our Time has created some suitably heroic activities that young and old can enjoy from their home. Excelsior!
Explaining mental illness to under-11s
Video: This fantastic animation helps to get a conversation started with a child about what mental illness is.
Top five activities for young people and families
Activity pack: We've compiled a selection of our favourite lockdown activities and games that can be done by young people at home or at school.
What are adverse childhood experiences?
An overview of what adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are, and why they have become an important public issue.
Recommended reads
Our Time has compiled a list of recommended reads that may be helpful to you and your family.
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.
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.
What is stigma?
Video/Info: Find out about stigma, what it is, and where it comes from.
