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 Royal Foundation’s Five Big Insights Report – a response
Following the release of this report from the Royal Foundation, we comment on its findings
Worlds apart – The Social Determinants of Health
As the government release a new report on the impact of COVID-19 on young people, Our Time responds to its findings
Three new KidsTime groups start in Southwark
We hear from the Project Manager for our new Southwark Workshops on how the first sessions went.
‘Who Cares?’ Newham HeadStart – a reflection
Becky from our Newham 'Who Cares?' team shares her thoughts on working during a pandemic
The Relationship Between Culture and Mental Illness
Chineye discusses the influence of culture on mental health and well-being.
Making the link between parental mental illness and children’s physical health
A recent study by the University of Manchester makes clear links between children's mental and physical health.
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 seven-year-old Kayla, 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.
