Resources
Explore our library of videos, guides, activities and information for schools, colleges, parents, young people and professionals.
Setting up a young carers’ school group
Guide: Step-by-step guide for school staff on how to set up a young carers' group in their school.
Cross-curricular delivery
Guide: This resource provides options for including the topic of parental mental illness, particularly from the child’s perspective.
Talking about parental mental illness
Videos/Info: Guidance for young people on how to discuss a parent's mental illness with others.
Feeling alone?
Videos/Info: If you are a young carer who feels alone, this advice and information might help you.
How can I cope with the stress?
Video/Info: Find out ways of managing stress and anxiety as a young carer or child of a parent with a mental illness.
Parenting with a mental illness
Guide: This short booklet for parents provides answers to FAQs, useful links and information about parenting with a mental illness.
Who to approach for help
Video: The group discuss how communication can be improved and the importance of professionals considering how young people are affected. Dr Anwar and mental health practitioner Natasha Sloman offer advice. With accompanying teacher/facilitator notes.
Coping with the news
Staying informed is no bad thing, but it's important that we balance this with care for our own mental health at the same time.
A free book to colour in or copy from
In line with this week's resource theme of 'don't forget self-care' Our Time has prepared a printable colouring book that the entire family can enjoy!
New fun and relaxing things to try
Our Time has prepared a small selection of fun but simple activities that all ages will be able to enjoy from home. Never tried these? Great!
