Parenting and families

This section provides resources for parents and carers on safeguarding their own and their dependents’ mental health during challenging times.

Support available: if you have been affected by a disaster abroad

Being at work when there is a crisis abroad

Working when personally affected by events abroad such as political unrest, large-scale terrorist attacks, and natural disasters can be a challenging and overwhelming experience. We may have returned from the situation, or our loved ones may be caught up in events, and we are trying to navigate the familiar when our world has turned upside down. It’s essential to take care of your mental health during this period to avoid burnout and ensure you can continue in your role successfully. In this article, we’ll provide some tips for taking care of your mental health as you balance your work duties with making sense of what has just occurred to you.

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The impact of drinking, drug taking or gambling on family and friends

A new report by Adfam looks at the number of people negatively impacted by someone else’s drinking, drug taking or gambling and explores why we should be doing more to support this group.

The report, simply called ‘Overlooked’ examines Adfam’s latest research with YouGov and highlights the need for more recognition of the impacts on families and friends and includes recommendations on how to better support them.

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