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For nearly 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
Statement on the tragic death of Laura Winham
27/01/2023
Rethink Mental Illness comments on the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of Laura Winham, who had a diagnosis of schizophrenia.
Read more Read moreWe respond to news that government has scrapped the 10-year Mental Health & Wellbeing Plan
24/01/2023
Rethink Mental Illness respond to news that the government has scrapped the 10-year Mental Health & Wellbeing Plan
Read more Read moreRethink Mental Illness responds to announcement of rapid review into mental health inpatient safety
23/01/2023
Rethink Mental Illness responds to the government announcement of a rapid review into inpatient safety
Read more Read moreRethink Mental Illness responds to committee's recommendations for Mental Health Act reform
19/01/2023
Long-awaited reform of the Mental Health Act, the legislation which allows people experiencing a mental health crisis to be detained in hospital, has moved one step closer. The Draft Mental Health Bill committee has today published a report with its recommendations for the Bill.
Read more Read moreOur position on lived experience roles
21/12/2022
Our colleague Sam explains how lived experience roles can support the improvement of mental health services
Read more Read moreIncreasing number of young people struggling with their mental health
29/11/2022
We comment on the increasing proportion of 17-19 year-olds struggling with their mental health.
Read more Read moreLatest Blogs and Stories
"I woke up feeling a dark cloud over me" - Sandeep's story
04/01/2023
Sandeep tells us about her journey to being diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa, Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and how she had tried to take her own life in 2014. Since, Sandeep has become a Lived/Living Experience Mental Health Advocate sharing her story to help others suffering in silence and find hope with their mental health.
Read more Read moreHow to manage your mental health over Christmas
15/12/2022
In this blog, our Advice Team tell us some practical ways to think about the financial and social side of Christmas. We also asked our social media audience for their top tips on staying well over the festive period. So sit back, grab a cuppa and delve into your bumper Christmas wellbeing guide.
Read more Read moreBattling bipolar and PTSD - Maria's story
13/12/2022
After witnessing a murder, Maria experienced a psychotic episode and was hospitalised. Now, after being diagnosed with PTSD and bipolar, she sees getting through every day as a victory. But there's hope in her future. In this blog, she writes about what steps she takes to manage her symptoms, and outlines the journey she has been on since that traumatic event.
Read more Read moreSo, let's walk home from here
12/12/2022
Our trustee, Jeremy Connick, lost his first wife to suicide in 2014, and his wife also lost her elder brother. He describes the fundraising trek they made from Italy to England and the mental health benefits he enjoyed by walking and just ‘existing’.
Read more Read moreGary’s story – the long road to BPD diagnosis
05/12/2022
Gary tells us about his journey to being diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD), the complexities of living with the condition and how he manages his symptoms now.
Read more Read moreLiving with BPD - "Don’t let anyone make you feel inadequate"
09/11/2022
In this blog, Kerry tells us about her experience of living with borderline personality disorder (BPD). After moving from England to Spain, Kerry talks about the impact of trying to settle in to different Western cultures whilst being from a Punjabi family. She also describes the ways in which her diagnosis affects her, and gives advice for others who are having a tough time with their mental health.
Read more Read moreAlcohol: the bad medicine - Natasha's story
01/11/2022
From seeing drinking as harmless fun as a teen, to experiencing crippling anxiety and negative thoughts. Natasha tells us about her experience of alcohol addiction and explains the huge impact it had on her mental health.
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