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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.

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Charities call for an independent inquiry into welfare related deaths

21 leading charities and mental health organisations, including Mind, Liberty and the Trussell Trust are backing a campaign by Rethink Mental Illness calling for an independent inquiry into the deaths of vulnerable people who rely on support from the welfare system.

Our Mental Illness Moments of the Decade

The past decade has been a memorable one for the charity and the mental health sector. Take a look back at some of our highlights.

Relive the past decade

Meet our 2019 Award Winners

Our annual Pringle and Janey awards recognise people and groups who have made a real difference to people severely affected by mental illness during the previous year and is just one of the highlights of our yearly member's event.

Find our who won

Section 117 After-care & Personal Health Budgets

From the 2 December you can get a personal budget if you have been detained under the Mental Health Act. Find out more about these changes and what you are entitled to.

Charities call for an independent inquiry into welfare related deaths

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Latest blogs

How lockdown saved my relationship with my family

27/05/2020

Covid-19 has at the very least been a period of great uncertainty and anguish for everyone. But, for the Lopez family, this adversity has brought them closer together, and allowed Georgi to reconnect with her brother.

22/05/2020

It’s been a real inspiration to see how staff in our services and groups across the country have adapted during the Covid-19 pandemic to provide the best possible care. Here’s some examples.

21/05/2020

Beth (not her real name) has a diagnosis of unspecified nonorganic psychosis. She joined a Rethink Mental Illness Supported Housing service for support in feeling more independent in her finances and work. Here’s one of our frontline Supported Housing workers explaining the journey she went on whilst at the service.

20/05/2020

It's difficult for anyone to uphold social connectedness right now. But some of our services have come up with great ways for people to continue to be in contact with friends and carers.

20/05/2020

Rethink Mental Illness ambassador Jonny Benjamin writes about how he has begun to understand the power of self-compassion and learned to live with his inner critic.

18/05/2020

Our recent survey showed that Covid-19 has had a big impact on mental health services in England. But just how significant will that impact be? Alex, our Head of Campaigns and Public Affairs, takes a look.

15/05/2020

Here's five ways that you can help to create communities that care for people living with mental illness.

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