07/10/2025

The latest Right Treatment, Right Time report from Rethink Mental Illness highlights worsening access to mental health support, with long waits for treatment leading to self-harm, lost jobs, suicide attempts and hospitalisation.

01/10/2025

We respond to comments from the Prime Minister Keir Starmer that there is a need to examine whether we should invest funds in mental health treatment rather than welfare, particular for young people.

08/10/2025

Molly has been waiting for mental health treatment frequently and for very long periods of time. She speaks up on the critical impact this had on her complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD).

23/09/2025

Ryan explores his experience living with severe anxiety and agoraphobia, noting the helpful support from our Advice and Information Service.

16/09/2025

Donna has been exploring her creativity through music and art, finding that this lessens her anxiety. She is a proud member of Rethink Mental Illness and shares her vibrant photo diary.

15/09/2025

Elizabeth lives with schizoaffective disorder. She waited over a year for treatment and shares the impact that long waits had on her life.

02/09/2025

Shanice explores her journey with bipolar disorder, reflecting on difficult first experiences with the condition and how she found self-acceptance.

18/08/2025

Amy shares her thoughts on what it’s like to be out of work whilst living with a mental illness.

11/08/2025

After losing his father, Julian’s relationship with football took a dark turn and developed into grief-related trauma. He explores how the seemingly mundane activity of watching football became incredibly anxiety-provoking in his adult life.