Young carers play a significant role in our society, often shouldering responsibilities beyond their years. Each young carer has unique circumstances and responsibilities.
In this Q&A we speak to Nicola Palfrey, a Clinical Psychologist from headspace National about the world of young carers, their challenges, and the importance of looking after themselves to manage their daily life.
These videos are for young people who undertake caring roles and professionals who work with young carers.
Nicola Palfrey is a Clinical Psychologist and currently works as Head of Clinical Leadership at Headspace National where she works to support the best possible delivery of care to young people experiencing mental health concerns. She also has a lived experience as a young carer to her mother who had MS.
Being a parent can sometimes feel like being on a rollercoaster, where both rewarding and challenging experiences are encountered in a single breath. This article outlines some strategies on raising happy children and keeping yourself balanced.
Accessing information from trusted sources can help you feel more prepared, confident and self-assured. Yet, the abundance of information can also be overwhelming, time-consuming and confusing. So, how can you find reliable information sources?
Knowing what to do and say at the time when a family member or friend has been diagnosed with MS doesn’t come easily to everyone.
