Aimed primarily for young carers (ages 12 to 25), this guide provides information to understand a parent with a mental illness, support references, tips and stories from other young caregivers, and space to write down or draw thoughts and feelings.
Document (article, report, guide, etc.) in English
The Questionnaire de Lou and its accompanying guide (20 pages) were designed to make it easier for school staff to identify children aged 7 to 12 who are experiencing or are likely to be in a caregiving situation.
This research summary (3 pages) presents data from a participatory action research project with young people who have a parent with a mental health disorder.
This webinar (in French), which was broadcast on October 26 2022, reviews the current scientific knowledge to better recognize, understand, and provide more effective support to young caregivers.
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