World Mental Health Day 2025
Too many people are waiting too long for mental health support. This World Mental Health Day, 10th October, we're standing with people living with mental illness.
Find out moreToo many people are waiting too long for mental health support. This World Mental Health Day, 10th October, we're standing with people living with mental illness.
Find out moreEveryone living with severe mental illness deserves support, understanding and respect. Sadly, it's not always the case.
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No matter how tough things get, we help people who are affected by mental illness to improve their lives. You can now back that mission by treating yourself to something from our new shop.
Visit our shopThere are now 12 times as many people waiting 18 months for mental health treatment than for physical health. Our new report, Right Treatment, Right Time, surveyed people severely affected by mental illness to uncover the true cost of long delays.
Read more about Right Treatment, Right Time Read more about Right Treatment, Right TimeIn this weekend's Commonly Asked Mental Health Questions, our web team answer a question we keep seeing asked online.
Find out the differences Find out the differencesIt’s been three years since Rethink Mental Illness started its Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) strategic journey. Peter Alleyne, from our EDI and Involvement team reflects on the importance of diversity on mental health outcomes and missteps organisations typically make.
Read more Read moreTrending questions, trustworthy answers. We follow the nation’s mental health online searches and respond with clear explanations, practical tips and links to further help - updated every week.
Explore our commonly asked questions Explore our commonly asked questionsThis autumn, we’re thrilled to celebrate the extraordinary legacy of author and illustrator Raymond Briggs through the rerelease of his book The Strange House.
Read the story Read the storyPeople have suicidal thoughts for different reasons. It can feel overwhelming and may feel like you have no other option than to act on these feelings. But it’s important to know they can pass. Read these tips if you are having thoughts of suicide.
Read our tips Read our tips1 in 4 people will experience a mental illness in their lifetime. Learn more about conditions, symptoms and diagnoses so you can get the help you need.
With the right treatment and support people living with mental illness can recover. Find out what help and support is available for you or a loved one.
If you experience mental illness or care for someone who does, it’s vital to know your rights. Read our advice on mental health laws, social care, welfare, and more.
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