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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
Cost of living: Welfare system must truly care for people beyond current crisis
26/05/2022
Rethink Mental Illness has responded to the government's latest plans to support people during the cost of living crisis.
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Somerset’s Open Mental Health alliance recognised with national NHS Improvement Award
13/05/2022
Open Mental Health in Somerset wins national award for collaboration
Read more Read moreRethink Mental Illness responds to proposed reform of Mental Health Act
10/05/2022
The government has taken a step closer to reforming the Mental Health Act. Read the response from Rethink Mental Illness.
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Our response to new action requiring government to improve treatment of benefits claimants living with a mental illness
20/04/2022
We respond to news that the Equality and Human Rights Commission will require the Department of Work and Pensions to improve its treatment of people living with disabilities, including mental illnesses.
Read more Read moreRethink Mental Illness responds to 10-year mental health plan announcement
12/04/2022
Mark Winstanley, CEO of Rethink Mental Illness, responds to launch of 10-year mental plan consultation.
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We respond to government plans exclude trans people from legislation to ban conversion therapy.
06/04/2022
We respond to government plans to exclude trans people from legislation to ban conversion therapy.
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Marking two years since the death of George Floyd
25/05/2022
Two years ago, we all witnessed the brutal and unlawful murder of George Floyd by a US police officer which propelled a powerful anti-racist protest movement in the US and across the globe – including here in the UK.
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“I really can’t choose to leave my bipolar at home” Melanie’s story
24/05/2022
37 year old marketer, Melanie has been recently diagnosed with bipolar affective disorder. She discusses the challenge of receiving this news and working out how and why her own perception of it could be so different from other people’s.
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“The best decision I’ve ever made” – Ben’s story
18/05/2022
After experiencing a breakdown, Ben was put in contact with our Derbyshire Recovery and Peer Support Service and hasn’t looked back since. After setting up his own support group and helping others through their struggles, Ben now works for Rethink Mental Illness and says that he has finally found purpose. Here’s his story.
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"Calories on a menu could hinder my recovery"
15/05/2022
Katie has lived with an eating disorder for almost 15 years. While she is currently in recovery, she is worried about the government’s decision to make calories on menus mandatory in some restaurants.
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