Our beliefs

Rethink believes that people affected by severe mental illness have a
right to be treated with dignity and respect, with equal opportunities in
everyday life.

Rethink believes that by working together we can create a culture of
hope, support and recovery that embodies a belief in people’s own
ability to manage, change and improve the quality of their lives.

Rethink will strive to create communities free from stigma and
discrimination where diversity is recognised and respected. We
believe that people affected by severe mental illness should be
accepted as equal citizens.

Rethink believes that carers, families and friends play an invaluable
role in helping individuals survive and recover from severe mental
illness and their role should be acknowledged, valued and supported.

Rethink believes that people affected by severe mental illness should
be entitled and enabled to express individual choice and to influence
the services they receive.

Rethink believes that the mental health workforce should be skilled,
resourced and valued for the work they do and that they have the
right to work in an environment that is warm, welcoming and safe.