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The biggest public health issue of our time Our Time

WebDympna Cunnane. Dympna is a psychologist and CEO of Our Time. It’s a common misconception that parental mental illness is a niche issue. In England alone, …

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What is mental health

WebMental health is a spectrum. Our physical health can range from us feeling terrible to feeling great, and everything in between. Our mental health can do this too. …

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Our experts Our Time

WebDr Leonard Fagin, a consultant psychiatrist and honorary senior lecturer at University College London, set up the Hackney Our Time Workshop and offers parental mental …

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Explaining mental illness to under-11s

WebThis fantastic new animation can help to get a conversation started with a child about what mental illness is, how people are affected by it, and what they can do to look after …

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Growing together Our Time

WebGrowing together. With Children’s Mental Health Week nearly here, we wanted to suggest some ideas for this year’s theme, ‘Growing Together’, helping children to become …

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“What Joe Wicks: Facing My Childhood meant to me”

WebWatching Joe Wicks: Facing My Childhood filled me with a range of emotions – proud to be associated with Our Time, and relieved that someone as high …

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Tackling Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): State of the Art …

Web‘Tackling Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): State of the Art and Options for Action’ from the World Health Organisation is a comprehensive analysis of the latest research …

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About Our Time Children who have a parent with a mental illness

WebAbout us. Our Time supports children who have a parent with a mental illness. For many young people, growing up with a parent struggling with their mental health can be a …

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Mental health awareness activity pack Our Time

WebOur Time’s activity pack helps you to be mindful of your mental health and how it can be protected by looking to nature for ideas. These activities can be done independently, with …

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The power of drama in helping express yourself Our Time

WebThe dramas are also useful in communicating important messages from the young people to both adults and their peers, and are owned by the young people …

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Think child, think parent, think family Our Time

WebIt should thus provide the optimum service that makes the best of what specialist training, knowledge and support is on offer. ‘Think parent, think child, think family’ is therefore the …

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The media and mental illness – reinforcing stigma and shame

WebThe violent acts of shooting in schools in the US or stabbings on the streets of London are often attributed to mental health issues and this may indeed be true but …

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Adverse childhood experiences – resilience and protective factors

WebThe study identified several factors that appear to be protective for children at high risk and found three fundamental elements of support: mother-partner factors. …

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Investigating the needs and experiences of parents with psychosis

WebJessica Radley. Jessica Radley is a PhD student at the University of Oxford, whose PhD has investigated the needs and experiences of parents with psychosis, and …

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The relationship between culture and mental illness Our Time

WebIn addition to this, culture affects the meaning people give to their illness. This impacts whether a patient views their condition as real or intangible, a mental or …

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KidsTime Workshops Our Time

WebFamilies share experiences, offer advice and support one another. A community is created, and friendships are made that go beyond the workshop. KidsTime Workshops take place …

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Teacher training and PSHE modules Our Time

WebOur free four-part PSHE module, available for both primary and secondary schools, will enable students to: Have a space to reflect upon and process their experiences of the …

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