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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
We respond to news that Metropolitan Police will stop attending most mental health incidents
29/05/2023
The Metropolitan Police has announced it will stop responding to most mental health emergency calls. Read our response here.
Read more Read moreOur statement on the growing mortality gap
17/05/2023
We respond to new analysis from the Royal College of Psychiatrists that suggests more than 26,000 adults with severe mental illness die prematurely each year from preventable physical illnesses.
Read more Read more‘Stigma effect’ stops three in five people experiencing mental illness from seeking help, survey reveals
15/05/2023
For Mental Health Awareness Week 2023, a survey of people living with mental illness highlights how anxiety limits their daily lives and reveals concerns about stigma and a lack of understanding around their condition.
Read more Read moreCharity warns government must act to stop ongoing harm on 40th anniversary of Mental Health Act
09/05/2023
The government must urgently enact the new bill to reform the Mental Health Act to prevent ongoing harm to people living with mental illness, Rethink Mental Illness has said on the 40th anniversary of the legislation.
Read more Read moreRethink Mental Illness responds to BBC investigation into the Priory Group
26/04/2023
We respond to a BBC investigation which features claims from former senior managers at the Priory Group who shared concerns about the safety of patients and staff.
Read more Read more'Extremely disappointing' government social care plan neglects people experiencing mental illness
05/04/2023
The government released its eagerly-awaited plan for social care yesterday, following many reports on how the under-resourced sector is struggling to deliver the support that people need. Read our comment here.
Read more Read moreLatest Blogs and Stories
“No one knows what life’s like as a carer” – Sharon’s story
08/06/2023
For Carers Week, Sharon shares her experience of caring for some of her family members at the same time, one of them being her son who experiences autism and difficulties with his mental health. With the help of Julie from Rethink Mental Illness and a supportive carers group, Sharon has spent the last 20 years keeping her family well.
Read more Read more“Caring is not for the faint-hearted” - Julie's story
07/06/2023
In this blog for Carers Week, Julie shares her experience caring for her son who deals with severe anxiety and agoraphobia. She sheds light on juggling many responsibilities at once, the debilitating nature of mental illness and the value in appreciating the little things.
Read more Read more“The isolation of being a carer is the scariest thing” – Steve’s story
06/06/2023
For Carers Week, Steve explores his tumultuous journey caring for his wife who has experienced paranoid schizophrenia for 29 years. He brings awareness to the lack of recovery-focused support for acute schizophrenia, the importance of community and how his caring responsibilities deeply impacted his own mental health.
Read more Read moreMy advice for visiting a loved one in hospital - Helen's story
05/06/2023
In 2022, Helen's brother, who experiences schizophrenia, was sadly detained under the Mental Health Act for 12 months. She reflects on her personal experiences, sharing advice to help other carers, particularly siblings, who may be preparing for a hospital visit.
Read more Read moreThe Major Conditions Strategy: Too narrow but a move in the right direction
30/05/2023
In January 2023, the government announced it would be shelving its 10-year plan for Mental Health and Wellbeing, replacing it with a new shorter-term Major Conditions Strategy that would look at mental health alongside a number of health conditions. In this blog, Kirsten from our policy team looks at the new proposals and asks, could this change in direction deliver better outcomes for people living with mental illness?
Read more Read moreAll in the mind – Krystyna’s story
23/05/2023
In this blog, Krystyna shares how it felt to experience voice-hearing for the first time. After receiving treatment from an Early Intervention team, her voice-hearing has lessened and she is in a much more positive place.
Read more Read more"I've learnt to embrace it" - Keido's story
22/05/2023
In this blog, Keido reflects on his journey with bipolar disorder, from experiencing a manic episode after his grandfather’s passing to being sectioned to being a successful musician and mental health campaigner. He expresses the importance of practicing acceptance and self-compassion.
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