200,000 young carers 'missing out'

By The Newsroom

Published 2nd Dec 2010, 14:48 BST

Updated 2nd Dec 2010, 23:01 BST

Up TO 200,000 young people in the UK are thought to be caring for a parent with severe mental health problems.

They miss out on a normal childhood and have fewer opportunities to play and learn, according to the Mental Health Foundation and Princess Royal Trust for Carers.