Welcome to the first edition of Rethink news for professionals who work in Mental Health.  It highlights useful resources which can be used in your work, and key areas where Rethink have been working to raise awareness, influence policy, campaign for change and provide training. If you would not like to be included in future mailings, please click the unsubscribe link below.

Combating Stigma features people talking about their experience of mental health issues either directly or as carers, filmed information on key mental health issues and a PDF of extra information. Trainee teacher pack aimed at teaching professionals includes the DVD and an additional CD-Rom resource pack for schools. Order before 31st March and get 10% off.  Just use the code P0095 on the basket screen when purchasing.  For more details, see the link below.

People with Mental Health problems are at a higher risk of a range of physical illnesses and conditions, and die, on average, 10 years earlier than the general population. The PHC tool helps to identify unmet physical health needs and develop an action plan to address these needs. It is available to download for free now.

Rethink is proud to be part of the 'Time to Change' campaign.  Find out more about this groundbreaking national campaign here!

Reasonable adjustments can be a minefield for GP surgeries.  This booklet examines what reasonable adjustments might be made for people with mental health problems, and how they can be put into practice. 

Rethink is delighted to announce that we have added a brand new fundraising event to our calendar for 2009. This event will give you the opportunity to climb Ben Nevis, to see some of the most amazing scenery in Britain and to raise funds for Rethink.

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