If you are a child, teen or young adult, and supporting a friend or family member with multiple sclerosis (MS), you may be feeling all kinds of things. There are many people similar in age to you navigating a young carer role.
You may be helping in lots of different ways like doing more household tasks, shopping, cooking or going along to medical appointments. Whatever your family situation, chances are that things have changed, but there are resources and programs to help you. The following websites provide dedicated resources, support services and information for young carers:
Young carers: navigating responsibilities and wellbeing
In these videos we speak with 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.
