There are just under 4 million children in the UK whose parents are separated. Recent research has found that adolescents whose parents split up are significantly more likely than younger children to suffer from emotional and behavioural issues. So how do today’s families deal with break-ups? What kind of issues do step-parents or step- or half-children (so-called “blended families”) face and how do they deal with them? How can families navigate relationship break-ups and stay resilient?

Guy Lloyd, reporter Lola Ray and a panel of parents and experts with a warm hearted look at teenage mental health.

For more information and advice on family breakups and the issues around them:

Relate offers relationship and family counselling as well as information and device on separation and divorce
https://www.relate.org.uk/relationship-help/help-separation-and-divorce

Dealing with children’s feelings and behaviour
https://www.relate.org.uk/relationship-help/help-separation-and-divorce/dealing-childrens-feelings-and-behaviour

West Sussex Council’s Find it Out Centres for Young people offer drop-in advice and information. To talk to someone in confidence young people will need to make an appointment.
https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/education-children-and-families/your-space/life/finditout-centres/

CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) for Sussex
https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/CAMHS

Childline offers children information and advice, and a listening ear
https://www.childline.org.uk/

The Samaritans offer 24/7 support
https://www.samaritans.org/ or call 116123 for free from any phone.

For England-wide mental health services and support (11-25 years), including advice on depression, relationships, bullying and anxiety, please visit: www.findgetgive.com

For a list of all Brighton and Hove services (11-25 years) please search: www.wheretogofor.co.uk

If you are in a crisis and looking for support, please visit: www.findgetgive.com/crisis/ Show less