Young People
Lockdown resources
Resource library: Trying to adjust to life during lockdown? Our Lockdown Resource section has ideas, games, videos, guidance, stories and activities for young people and their families.
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.
What is stigma?
Video/Info: Find out about stigma, what it is, and where it comes from.
Will I 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.
What causes a mental illness?
Video/Info: Did you know mental illness usually happens as a result of a combination of different things, rather than just one single cause?
Dealing with negative views about mental illness
Videos/Info: Guidance for young people from young carers and professionals on how to deal with negative opinions around mental illness.
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.
