Young carers: navigating responsibilities and wellbeing

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.

Presenter

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.