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For over fifty years we have been the voice of people severely affected by mental illness. Every year thousands of people see our media coverage, read our blogs and share the stories that matter to them. Take a look around our news and stories archive and be inspired today.
Latest press releases
Spring budget fails to prioritise mental health
06/03/2024
The government's spring budget did not go far enough to relieve pressure on mental health services, Rethink Mental Illness has said. Read the full statement here.
Read more Read moreUK putting on a 'brave face' when it comes to talking about mental health
01/02/2024
New data released on Time to Talk Day (1 February) reveals the nation is putting a ‘brave face’ on to avoid talking about mental health during difficult times. The hesitance to speak about how we really feel is resulting in many feeling isolated, withdrawn and with worsening mental health.
Read more Read moreOur response to the 2022-23 Mental Health Act statistics
25/01/2024
The NHS has today (25 January 2024) released its annual figures about the Mental Health Act for the 2022-23 period. Here is our response to the statistics, with the headline being that there were 51,312 detentions.
Read more Read moreRethink Mental Illness warns 'more action desperately needed' as suicide rates remain high
19/12/2023
The Office for National Statistics has published its annual suicide statistics for 2022, showing that suicide rates remain high. Read our response here.
Read more Read moreOur position on Oxevision, the new monitoring system in mental health units
30/11/2023
We set out our current position on the use of a new monitoring system introduced to mental health units across the country.
Read more Read moreRethink Mental Illness responds to Autumn Statement
22/11/2023
Today the government made its Autumn Statement, which set out a raft of changes to the support people receive through the benefits system. Read our response here.
Read more Read moreLatest personal stories
“I wasn’t crazy, I was ill” – Nadia’s story
18/03/2024
Nadia reflects on her recent diagnosis of emotionally unstable personality disorder (EUPD). Despite her difficulties with emotional regulation, self-esteem and external stigma, Nadia is finally on the path towards self-acceptance and self-care.
Read more Read more“Healing is possible” – Sara’s story
11/03/2024
In this blog, Sara reflects on the impact depression had on her wellbeing, relationships, education and home life. Although it was hard to open up initially, Sara has now found helpful support and peace in her surroundings.
Read more Read more“I have survived 100% of my darkest days” – Laura’s story
04/03/2024
Laura explores what it’s really like to live with psychosis, and how her symptoms of paranoia, fear and hallucinations led to crisis point. With the support from a crisis house, her wellness box and her therapist, Laura is rebuilding her life again.
Read more Read more"Anorexia nervosa is a silent killer" - Anjola's story
26/02/2024
For Eating Disorders Awareness Week, Anjola shares how she navigated eating disorder recovery in our current climate. Although ‘thinspo’ on social media was a major trigger for her anorexia, support from her family and changing her mindset allowed her to find reasons to live.
Read more Read moreFrom an endless winter of depression to a spring bloom – Nina’s story
20/02/2024
After experiencing anxiety, depression and bullying at school, Nina felt like a stranger to herself and the world around her. But with the support from her family, friends and school counsellors, Nina has re-discovered herself and is surrounded with warmth once again.
Read more Read more"Psychosis from a different angle" - Katie's story
12/02/2024
Katie, who works as a therapist in the NHS, reflects on her personal experience with psychotic depression, as well as her father’s. After witnessing her father’s psychotic episode last year, Katie saw the condition from a new perspective and gained greater insight into her own recovery journey.
Read more Read moreLatest news and views
The truth of being a young carer
For Young Carers Action Day we found out what it's really like being a young carer for someone living with mental illness.
Read more Read moreTips for supporting young people with a mental illness
For #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek, our social media team asked young people living with mental illness to share tips for being there for the young people in your life.
Read more Read moreWalking in a Wellness Wonderland
Over 500 people in Leek were treated to a stunning wellbeing Christmas light show this week courtesy of the team at the John Hall Wellness Gardens.
Read more Read moreWelfare and employment announcements: what's changed?
The government recently released a series of new welfare and employment policies that may be distressing for many. We strongly oppose the approach to getting people back into work and the potential loss of financial support for people living with mental illness.
Read more Read moreRethink Mental Illness nominated for inclusivity award
Our work to become a truly diverse, inclusive and anti-racist organisation has been recognised with a nomination at the Inclusive Awards 2023.
Read more Read moreThe R;pple effect
Rethink Mental Illness has installed revolutionary suicide safeguarding software to all staff devices.
Read more Read moreNHS Long-Term Workforce Plan: The positives and negatives
A look at the positives and negatives coming out of the government's long-term plan for the NHS workforce and how it will affect people living with mental illness.
Read more Read moreHow the Government’s Health and Disability White Paper Affects People Living with Mental Illness
Julia Aggio, Senior Policy Officer for Rethink Mental Illness, discusses the government’s recent Health and Disability White Paper.
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