Cool Sites
Information for Children & Young People
These websites have extra information for children and young people in families where a parent has a mental illness...
itsALLright.org - We know that having a mental illness or having a family member or friend with mental illness isn't easy. That's why we hope that the itsallright website provides you with information that will help and support you. http://www.itsallright.org/
Headroom - Site for young people 12-18 years, 6-12 years, parents and professionals regarding child and adolescent mental health. http://www.headroom.net.au/
Young Carers website - Young carers, welcome to your website. Here you will find important information and contacts, along with opportunities to express your opinions and provide feedback. http://www.youngcarers.net.au/
Youngminds (UK) - Includes downloadable information for young people entitled Mental Illness In Your Family. http://www.youngminds.org.uk/publications/all-publications/publications-by-audience-1/young-people
Camp Kookaburra
Camp Kookaburra offers fun programs to kids living with families affected by mental illness. We believe that all children need a place where they can just be kids while receiving the support they need. The campsites are based in New South Wales. http://www.campkookaburra.org.au/
Youth beyondblue
Youthbeyondblue is the arm of beyondblue that has a specific focus on young people aged 12 to 25 years. Youthbeyondblue programs and projects centre on early intervention and prevention of high prevalence mental health problems for young people and also on raising community awareness. http://www.youthbeyondblue.com/
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