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Honest, first-hand stories from people who’ve grown up with a parent or guardian who has mental health problems — sharing what’s helped, what’s been hard and what they’ve learned along the way.

Kirsty’s story

Kirsty’s story

Kirsty first began attending KidsTime when she was 8-years-old. Now writing as an adult, Kirsty is the Workshop Training and...

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Matthew’s Story

Matthew’s Story

“I’m 14 years old and I live with my mum, dad and little sister. I am in Year 10 and...

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Coping with stress if your parent has a mental illness

Coping with stress if your parent has a mental illness

When you have a parent with a mental illness it can be very stressful. This means finding time to do…

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The emotional toll on staff supporting children of parents who have a known mental illness

The emotional toll on staff supporting children of parents who have a known mental illness

Dr Emily Brees is an educational psychologist who trained at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust. Her doctoral thesis…

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A family gathered around a box of toys.

Derek’s Story

Derek attends a KidsTime workshop with his wife, who has a mental illness, and their children. He spoke to us…

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When is the right time for therapeutic support? And what else is available for children who have a parent with a mental illness?

When is the right time for therapeutic support? And what else is available for children who have a parent with a mental illness?

As part of her master’s degree, Sarah Morgan conducted a literature review of the latest research and support available for…

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Join our campaign to identify the children of parents detained under the Mental Health Act

Join our campaign to identify the children of parents detained under the Mental Health Act

We’re calling on the Government to approve our proposal for an amendment to the Mental Health Bill that would ensure…

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Frances Moloney’s Story

Frances Moloney’s Story

Frances Moloney grew up in London and studied in Falmouth and Sweden before writing her debut novel for children, inspired…

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