This project will provide a mental health resilience programs for up to 40 young people that care for their Mum, Dad, Brother or sister with a medical condition or disability. These young people miss out on their teenage years to care for their loved one. Because of the extreme stress involved with caring, 2 out of 3 teens have severe mental health issues such as anxiety, social isolation, bullying, depression; often leading to suicide. WHO CARES FOR THESE YOUNG PEOPLE? We do!
DID YOU KNOW THERE ARE CHILDREN AS YOUNG AS 8 YEARS OLD CARING FOR THEIR PARENT OR SIBLING WITH A DISABILITY OR MEDICAL CONDITION? it Documented Facts are that; 50% living in circumstances of disadvantage 60% unemployed 40% don't finish high school 2 out of 3 have a mental illness such as major anxiety disorders, isolation issues, and severe depression, Bullying; LEADING TO SUICIDE Research has proven that Young carers are amongst the most marginalised groups in the community
The purpose of TCFA is to provide Mental-Health-Resilience programs to Young-Carers before they have a mental health crisis or breakdown due to their challenging situation. Our program objective is to support the Young-Carers physical, emotional and mental health which allows them to continue their caring responsibilities, through our life-changing mental-health-resilience-programs. By supporting these young people we will build capacity, increase mental health resilience and prevent suicides
YoungCarers empowered and inspired/improved-health/Increased-knowledge/awareness of health/self-care that focus on building strategies for ongoing mental-resilience. Build capacity to cope with health-challenges through education Stable Mental-Health; Depression/Suicidal-thoughts/Loneliness not as prevalent Manage debilitating stress-levels with enhanced knowledge/strategies mindfulness support. Fewer/zero admissions to hospital for Young-Carers and care-recipients Engaged with other youth
