Stories
By sharing our knowledge and experiences, we can put an end to the myths and assumptions around parental mental illness. If you want to share your own story and help others find out more about parental mental illness, you can submit your blog or your vlog online through the Our Time website.
The hell a child endures alone when a parent has a mental illness
We were delighted to speak recently to author, Jeanette Cooperman. She has written about the impact of parental mental illness.
Coming to terms with my Mum’s paranoid schizophrenia
Allie has grown up with a mother who has paranoid schizophrenia. She shares her moving story to help others.
My lockdown experience
Meet 7-year-old Maycee, who is one of our Workshop attendees. She has written about her experience of the lockdown and how it has affected her.
Top tips for staying mentally well during the COVID-19 lockdown
Amy (name changed) has attended our KidsTime Workshops and has kindly shared her thoughts on how young people might adapt to the current lockdown due to COVID-19. Read her tips on the link below.
How Stoke Damerel Community College is putting student well-being at the heart of school life
‘Find your brave’ is this year’s theme for Children's Mental Health Week. We spoke to SDCC on how they are supporting their pupils to be braver at school.
KidsTime Workshops helped me understand my father’s depression
We meet a young man who attended our KidsTime Workshops from the age of 11. Now 18, he has shared his story with us and how the workshops made a difference to his life.
What is mental health?
Following on from the success of her new book, Dr Lucy Maddox has guest-written for Our Time on what mental health is and how it affects people.
Breaking the intergenerational cycle of mental illness: the case for prevention
As GPs face increasing difficulties in child referrals for mental health issues, we look at how preventative solutions are the only way to break the cycle.
Seasonal advice for young people, by young people
We asked some of our young people to give advice to those affected by parental mental illness this festive season.
The fear of a mother: a daughter’s perspective
Sabreena shares her story with Our Time about her mother's depression and how she was afraid to ask for help.
