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We respond to news that Metropolitan Police will stop attending most mental health incidents
The Metropolitan Police has announced it will stop responding to most mental health emergency calls. Read our response here.
Find out more We respond to news that Metropolitan Police will stop attending most mental health incidents
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Our statement on the growing mortality gap faced by people severely affected by mental illness
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.
Find out more Our statement on the growing mortality gap
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‘Stigma effect’ stops three in five people experiencing mental illness from seeking help, survey reveals
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.
Find out more ‘Stigma effect’ stops three in five people experiencing mental illness from seeking help, survey reveals
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Charity warns government must act to stop ongoing harm on 40th anniversary of Mental Health Act
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.
Find out more Charity warns government must act to stop ongoing harm on 40th anniversary of Mental Health Act
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Our response to the BBC investigation into the Priory Group
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.
Find out more Rethink Mental Illness responds to BBC investigation into the Priory Group
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'Extremely disappointing' government social care plan neglects people experiencing mental illness
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.
Find out more 'Extremely disappointing' government social care plan neglects people experiencing mental illness
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Rethink Mental Illness welcomes fresh inquest into Jodey Whiting's death
Jodey Whiting took her own life just days after her benefits were stopped. Her mother Joy Dove has won an appeal for a fresh inquest into Jodey's death. Read our response here.
Find out more Rethink Mental Illness welcomes fresh inquest into Jodey Whiting's death
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Rethink Mental Illness responds to the 2023 budget
Our response to Jeremy Hunt's debut budget as Chancellor, with analysis of what it means for people living with mental illness.
Find out more Rethink Mental Illness responds to the 2023 budget
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Survey puts spotlight on “inordinate” strain NHS is under, as people severely affected by mental illness struggle to access essential support
Our new survey shows how people severely affected by mental illness are struggling to access support this winter, from GP appointments to crisis care, as we call on the government to reconsider their decision to scrap the 10-year Mental Health and Wellbeing Plan.
Find out more Survey puts spotlight on “inordinate” strain NHS is under, as people severely affected by mental illness struggle to access essential support
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NAO report shows mental health services struggling under the weight of inordinate pressure
A report from the National Audit Office shows more people are being treated by NHS mental health services than ever before, but as demand grows we call for significant action to ensure people can access the treatment they need.
Find out more NAO report shows mental health services struggling under the weight of inordinate pressure
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Rethink Mental Illness responds to appalling conditions at HMP Eastwood Park
An inspection of women's prison HMP Eastwood Park at the end of last year has found that women experiencing mental illness were being kept in appalling conditions. Rethink Mental Illness has responded, read here.
Find out more Rethink Mental Illness responds to appalling conditions at HMP Eastwood Park
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Statement on the tragic death of Laura Winham
Rethink Mental Illness comments on the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of Laura Winham, who had a diagnosis of schizophrenia.
Find out more Statement on the tragic death of Laura Winham
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Rethink Mental Illness 'deeply disappointed' at shelving of 10-year-plan for Mental Health and Wellbeing
We respond to news that the government has scrapped the 10-year-plan for Mental Health and Wellbeing.
Find out more Rethink Mental Illness 'deeply disappointed' at shelving of 10-year-plan for Mental Health and Wellbeing
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We respond to announcement of rapid review into mental health inpatient safety
Following recent exposés into abuse and neglect on mental health wards, the government has announced a rapid review into patient safety. Here is our response.
Find out more Rethink Mental Illness responds to announcement of rapid review into mental health inpatient safety
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One step closer to Mental Health Act reform: Rethink Mental Illness responds to committee's recommendations
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.
Find out more Rethink Mental Illness responds to committee's recommendations for Mental Health Act reform
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Our position on lived experience roles in mental health care
Our colleague Sam explains how lived experience roles can support the improvement of mental health services.
Find out more Our position on lived experience roles
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Our response to the CQC report on use of the Mental Health Act
The Care Quality Commission has published a report on use of the Mental Health Act. Read our response here.
Find out more Our response to the CQC report on use of the Mental Health Act
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Rethink Mental Illness responds to rise in poor mental health in young people
We comment on the increasing proportion of 17 to 19-year-olds struggling with their mental health.
Find out more Rethink Mental Illness responds to rise in mental illness among young people
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Rethink Mental Illness responds to 'staggering' number of Black people subject to restrictive interventions
New annual data from the NHS has revealed a high number of Black people have been subject to restrictive interventions such as physical restraint and seclusion. Read our response here.
Find out more Rethink Mental Illness responds to 'staggering' number of Black people subject to restrictive interventions
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Rethink Mental Illness comments on Autumn Statement
Rethink Mental Illness has commented on the Chancellor's Autumn Statement, calling for further detail on how funding increases will be used to improve the lives of people experiencing mental illness.
Find out more Rethink Mental Illness comments on Autumn Statement
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Charity warns that nation’s mental health has failed to rebound since the dark days of the pandemic
New polling has revealed that people's mental health has declined since the start of the year, when pandemic restrictions were still in place, amid a cost of living crisis.
Find out more Charity warns that nation’s mental health has failed to rebound since the dark days of the pandemic
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People living with severe mental illness need more support and care to join workforce
Rethink Mental Illness has commented on new data from the ONS showing a sharp rise in the number of people who are out of work due to mental illness.
Find out more People living with severe mental illness need more support and care to join workforce
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Open letter to Jeremy Hunt, Chancellor of the Exchequer
Mental health service providers, practitioners and service users are anxious about the prospect of cuts to mental health and NHS funding. The Mental Health Policy Group plus some of our wider sector partners have written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer ahead of 17 November budget statement to urge him to protect mental health.
Find out more Open letter to Jeremy Hunt, Chancellor of the Exchequer
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Rethink Mental Illness concerned at deep inequality in Mental Health Act detentions
New data has shown certain groups continue to be detained in hospital at a higher rate than others when experiencing a mental health crisis.
Find out more Rethink Mental Illness concerned at deep inequality in Mental Health Act detentions
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New PM must take decisive action to prioritise nation's mental health
Rethink Mental Illness has called on the new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to take decisive action to protect the nation's mental health.
Find out more New PM must take decisive action to prioritise nation's mental health
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Opposition parties join growing call for public inquiry into harms of benefits system
Opposition parties have for the first time called for a public inquiry into death and serious harm related to the benefits system.
Find out more Opposition parties join growing call for public inquiry into harms of benefits system
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We respond to Channel 4 Dispatches on safety in mental health hospitals
Rethink Mental Illness responds to Channel 4 Dispatches investigation, which sent an undercover reporter into mental health hospitals to report on patient safety.
Find out more We respond to Channel 4 Dispatches on safety in mental health hospitals
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Rethink Mental Illness responds to BBC Panorama investigation
We comment on reports of abuse and neglect in a mental health hospital in Greater Manchester.
Find out more Rethink Mental Illness responds to BBC Panorama undercover investigation
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Rethink Mental Illness responds to the Chancellor's mini-budget
Rethink Mental Illness has warned that the Chancellor's statement has done little to alleviate money worries which are impacting people's mental health.
Find out more Rethink Mental Illness responds to Chancellor's statement
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Rethink Mental Illness responds to government's 'Plan for patients'
Rethink Mental Illness has said mental health must be higher up the agenda in the government's plans for the NHS.
Find out more Rethink Mental Illness responds to government's 'Plan for patients'
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Rethink Mental Illness statement on death of Her Majesty the Queen
Rethink Mental Illness offers its sincere condolences to the Royal Family and everyone else affected by this loss.
Find out more Rethink Mental Illness statement on death of Her Majesty The Queen
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Rethink Mental Illness comments on annual suicide statistics
Rethink Mental Illness highlights the need to tackle many of the risk factors for suicide such as debt, financial stress and housing instability.
Find out more Rethink Mental Illness comments on annual suicide statistics
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New PM must have bold vision for mental health or lives will be lost
Rethink Mental Illness has urged the new prime minister Liz Truss to prioritise mental health with a bold vision that goes beyond the NHS.
Find out more New prime minister must have bold vision for mental health or lives will be lost
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Rising energy prices could fuel mental health emergency
Rethink Mental Illness has called for urgent government action after energy price cap rises.
Find out more Rising energy prices could fuel mental health emergency
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Rethink Mental Illness calls for immediate end to benefits sanctions for disabled people as 'cruel' penalties soar
Rethink Mental Illness has raised the alarm over the damaging mental health impact of benefits sanctions, with DWP penalties soaring as the cost of living crisis bites.
Find out more Charity raises alarm over damaging mental health impact of benefits sanctions, with DWP penalties soaring as cost of living crisis bites
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DWP must release hidden reports on harms of the benefits system
Rethink Mental Illness has called on the DWP to break down its 'culture of secrecy' and release reports on harms of the benefits system.
Find out more DWP must release hidden reports on harms of the benefits system
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Mental Health Act one step closer to reform
The government has today published a draft bill to improve care and treatment for people experiencing a mental health crisis.
Find out more Mental Health Act one step closer to reform
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'Hugely encouraging' funding for mental health practitioners in GP surgeries could see people get timely support
Rethink Mental Illness has welcomed new investment from the NHS for thousands of mental health practitioners to be installed in GP surgeries.
Find out more 'Hugely encouraging' investment in mental health practitioners in GP surgeries could see people get timely support
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Rising pressures on unpaid carers as public backing for greater support grows
Charities are calling for an urgent 12-month plan of targeted support for unpaid carers, as many struggle with the ongoing impact of the pandemic, together with the strain of the social care and cost of living crisis.
Find out more Rising pressures on unpaid carers as public backing for greater support grows
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Cost of living: Welfare system must truly care for people beyond current crisis
Rethink Mental Illness has responded to the government's latest plans to support people during the cost of living crisis.
Find out more Cost of living: Welfare system must truly care for people beyond current crisis
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Somerset’s Open Mental Health alliance recognised with national NHS Improvement Award
Open Mental Health in Somerset wins national award for collaboration
Find out more Somerset’s Open Mental Health alliance recognised with national NHS Improvement Award
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Rethink Mental Illness responds to proposed reform of Mental Health Act
The government has taken a step closer to reforming the Mental Health Act. Read the response from Rethink Mental Illness.
Find out more Rethink Mental Illness responds to proposed reform of Mental Health Act
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Our response to new action requiring government to improve treatment of benefits claimants living with a mental illness
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.
Find out more Our response to new action requiring government to improve treatment of benefits claimants living with a mental illness
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Rethink Mental Illness responds to 10-year mental health plan announcement
Mark Winstanley, CEO of Rethink Mental Illness, responds to launch of 10-year mental plan consultation.
Find out more Rethink Mental Illness responds to 10-year mental health plan announcement
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We respond to government plans to exclude trans people from legislation to ban conversion therapy.
We respond to government plans to exclude trans people from legislation to ban conversion therapy.
Find out more We respond to government plans exclude trans people from legislation to ban conversion therapy.
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Our response to the 2022 Spring Statement
Mark Winstanley, CEO of Rethink Mental Illness, responds to the government's 2022 Spring Statement.
Find out more Our response to the 2022 Spring Statement
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Urgent campaign launches to increase awareness of psychosis
We've launched a new campaign to raise awareness of psychosis and encourage people to seek urgent support if they’re concerned about themselves or a loved one.
Find out more Urgent campaign launches to increase awareness of psychosis
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Rethink Mental Illness signs the Race at Work Charter
Rethink Mental Illness has joined over 800 organisations by signing the Race at Work Charter. Find out what the charter is, and why it is an important step in our aim to becoming an anti-racist organisation.
Find out more Rethink Mental Illness signs the Race at Work Charter
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Rethink Mental Illness response to proposed NHS Mental Health Access Standards for patients
The NHS has set out new ambitions for patients to have timely access to community mental healthcare, following a consultation on proposed new standards, as it faces record demand following the pandemic. Mark Winstanley, the Chief Executive of Rethink Mental Illness, responds.
Find out more Rethink Mental Illness response to proposed NHS Mental Health Access Standards for patients
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Rethink Mental Illness response to CQC's Mental Health Act monitoring report
Associate Director for Policy and Practice, Alexa Knight, responds to the CQC's Mental Health Act monitoring report.
Find out more Rethink Mental Illness response to CQC's Mental Health Act monitoring report
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Rethink Mental Illness response to government's integration white paper
On 9 February 2022, the government launched its new white paper on integration of health and social care. Here's our response.
Find out more Rethink Mental Illness response to government's integration white paper
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Time to Talk Day 2022
A million UK adults who had problems with their mental health for the first time during the pandemic have not spoken to anyone about it
Find out more Time to Talk Day 2022
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Rethink Mental Illness reaction to the new social care white paper
The government set out plans for social care in a new white paper, titled 'People at the heart of care' unveiled today (1 December 2021). CEO Mark Winstanley gives our reaction to the white paper.
Find out more Rethink Mental Illness reaction to the new social care white paper
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Our response to the Autumn Budget and Comprehensive Spending Review
We respond to today's Autumn Budget and Comprehensive Spending Review where there was little mention of mental health.
Find out more Our response to the Autumn Budget and Comprehensive Spending Review
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Symptoms of psychosis significantly increased during pandemic
The charity Rethink Mental Illness has raised alarm at the sharp increase in the number of people referred to mental health services with suspected First Episodes of Psychosis during the pandemic.
Find out more Symptoms of psychosis significantly increased during pandemic
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Our response to Boris Johnson's Conservative Party Conference speech
Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave a speech to the Conservative Party Conference today. Here's our Deputy CEO Brian Dow's response to the speech, after it emerged that there was no mention of mental health.
Find out more Our response to Boris Johnson's Conservative Party Conference speech
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Rethink Mental Illness statement on High Court ruling in Jodey Whiting case
Alex Kennedy, Head of Campaigns and Public Affairs, responds to today's High Court ruling where the family of Jodey Whiting lost an appeal for a new inquest to examine the role of the Department for Work and Pensions in her death.
Find out more Rethink Mental Illness statement on High Court ruling in Jodey Whiting case
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Rethink Mental Illness responds to new Office for National Statistics figures on suicides in 2020
The Office for National Statistics published new figures this morning into the number of deaths by suicide that occurred in 2020.
Find out more Rethink Mental Illness responds to new Office for National Statistics figures on suicides in 2020
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Rethink Mental Illness responds to government social care reforms
Our response to the government's new health and social care reforms, and what it means for mental health social care provision.
Find out more Rethink Mental Illness responds to government social care reforms
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Bereaved relatives and leading mental health charity call on DWP Secretary of State to launch public inquiry into benefits deaths and serious harm
Families who have lost loved ones in cases where the Department for Work and Pensions has been implicated in their death, have today written to the Secretary of State, Thérèse Coffey to demand a public inquiry into deaths and serious harm related to the benefits system.
Find out more Bereaved relatives and leading mental health charity call on DWP Secretary of State to launch public inquiry into benefits deaths and serious harm
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Reforming the Mental Health Act: our reaction to the governments response to consultation
Today, Thursday 15 July, the government published its response to the Mental Health Act consultation. Mark Winstanley, CEO of Rethink Mental Illness responds.
Find out more Reforming the Mental Health Act: our reaction to the governments response to consultation
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Rethink Mental Illness statement on the killing of Dalian Atkinson
Today, 23 June 2021, a jury at Birmingham crown court convicted PC Benjamin Monk of the manslaughter of Dalian Atkinson in 2016. Dalian, a former professional footballer, was unwell and experiencing a mental health crisis when he was killed.
Find out more Rethink Mental Illness statement on the killing of Dalian Atkinson
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Becoming an anti-racist organisation - progress update May 2021
Next week is the first anniversary of the murder of George Floyd by a white police officer in Minneapolis. In the days and weeks that followed, the global response to this horrendous event forced us to confront our own shortcomings in challenging racism.
Find out more Becoming an anti-racist organisation - progress update May 2021
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Primary and community mental health services to be improved with £1m investment
£1million will be invested in to primary and community mental health services in Sheffield over the next three years.The national charity, Rethink Mental Illness, has selected Sheffield to be one of four national sites in England to develop new models of delivering mental health care with voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).
Find out more Primary and community mental health services to be improved with £1m investment
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Rethink Mental Illness welcomes NHSE commissioned review of Serenity Integrated Mentoring (SIM) by relevant Mental Health Trusts
Response of Associate Director of Policy and Practice, Lucy Schonegevel, to the NHS England commissioned review into SIM.
Find out more Rethink Mental Illness welcomes NHSE commissioned review of Serenity Integrated Mentoring (SIM) by relevant Mental Health Trusts
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Tragic loss of Philippa Day reinforces urgent need for an independent inquiry into benefit deaths
Deputy CEO Brian Dow reacts to the calls for an independent inquiry into benefits deaths after the tragic loss of Philippa Day.
Find out more Tragic loss of Philippa Day reinforces urgent need for an independent inquiry into benefit deaths
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Overwhelming majority of people severely affected by mental illness report discrimination still widespread
The need to tackle stigma and discrimination experienced by people severely affected by mental illness has been laid bare in a new survey by the charity Rethink Mental Illness. Here's our reaction to the findings.
Find out more New survey reveals overwhelming majority (88%) of people severely affected by mental illness report discrimination still widespread.
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Rethink Mental Illness statement on High Intensity Networks
In recent weeks we have become aware of growing and serious concerns about the High Intensity Networks/the Serenity Integrated Mentoring (SIM) model, which is being used in some parts of the country.
Find out more Rethink Mental Illness statement on High Intensity Networks
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Rethink Mental Illness reaction to Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities Report
Today, 31 March 2021, The Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities released its report looking at racial inequality in education, employment, crime and policing, and health in the UK.
Find out more Rethink Mental Illness reaction to Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities Report
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Demand for mental health advice soars in year after first lockdown
Rethink Mental Illness warn that NHS and social care mental health services need to be ready to meet increased demand for support from people whose mental health has been severely impacted by the pandemic.
Find out more Demand for mental health advice soars in year after first lockdown
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Rethink Mental Illness responds to White Paper on Health & Care
CEO Mark Winstanley gives his response to the government's white paper: Integration and Innovation: working together to improve health and social care for all.
Find out more Rethink Mental Illness responds to White Paper on Health & Care
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Mental Health Act white paper signals reform
The government will today unveil a white paper, setting out its plans to reform the Mental Health Act. This will be the first time the act has significantly changed since 1983.
Find out more Mental Health Act white paper signals reform
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Rethink Mental Illness responds to new Public Health England data
Yesterday, Public Health England released new data that reveals for the first time that people severely affected by mental illness are 4.5 times more likely to die before the age of 75, with significant regional variations.
Find out more Rethink Mental Illness responds to new Public Health England data
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Rethink Mental Illness responds to 'Monitoring the Mental Health Act in 2019/20'
Today saw the release of the report, Monitoring the Mental Health Act in 2019/20, produced by the Care Quality Commission.
Find out more Rethink Mental Illness responds to 'Monitoring the Mental Health Act in 2019/20'
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Rethink Mental Illness welcomes government winter mental health plan and commitment to additional funding
"This announcement demonstrates that the groundswell of people and organisations calling for a new social contract on mental health is being heard."
Find out more Rethink Mental Illness welcomes government winter mental health plan and commitment to additional funding
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New polling reveals scale of public support for suspending benefit sanctions during the pandemic
New online research for Rethink Mental Illness shows a majority of 6 in 10 UK adults (59%) support their call for the government to suspend sanctions on claimants of Universal Credit for the next six months.
Find out more New polling reveals scale of public support for suspending benefit sanctions during the pandemic
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Rethink Mental Illness response to new Covid-19 national lockdown
The government announced another national lockdown in efforts to lessen the number of coronavirus cases on Saturday evening. Here's our response.
Find out more Rethink Mental Illness response to new Covid-19 national lockdown
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Charity warns rising demand for support signals a looming mental health crisis, urges people to seek support if they’re struggling
Charity warns rising demand for support signals a looming mental health crisis, urges people to seek support if they’re struggling
Find out more Charity warns rising demand for support signals a looming mental health crisis, urges people to seek support if they’re struggling
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Rethink Mental Illness responds to Time to Change closure
Time to Change has sadly announced that its campaign will be ending on 31 March 2021. Here's our CEO, Mark Winstanley, outlining our response to the news.
Find out more Rethink Mental Illness responds to Time to Change closure
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£400 million pledged to remove dormitories from mental health facilities
The government has pledged funding to remove dormitories from mental health facilities. This will replace outdated mental health dormitories with single en-suite rooms. Take a look at our CEO's reaction.
Find out more Rethink Mental Illness response: Money pledged to remove dormitories from mental health facilities
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Mental Health Act powers to be dropped from the Coronavirus Act
Matt Hancock today announced that a Schedule of the Coronavirus Act would be removed. This temporarily amended the Mental Health Act in making changes to the number of healthcare professionals required to assess individuals and the timeframes that they were subject to.
Find out more Mental Health Act powers to be dropped from the Coronavirus Act
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Rethink Mental Illness responds to new Office for National Statistics figures on suicides in 2019
The Office for National Statistics published new figures this morning into the number of deaths by suicide that occurred in 2019.
Find out more Rethink Mental Illness responds to ONS statistics
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Rethink Mental Illness responds to plans for a new National Institute for Health Protection
Rethink Mental Illness responds to plans for a new National Institute for Health Protection
Find out more Rethink Mental Illness responds to plans for a new National Institute for Health Protection
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Statement on DWP sanctions and work-conditionality
Our statement on the DWP announcement that work conditionality will be returning from 1st July 2020.
Find out more Statement on DWP sanctions and work-conditionality
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Joint statement on work-related conditionality and sanctions
With the UK facing the risk of the biggest increase in unemployment in a generation, we are calling for a further 6 month suspension of work related conditionality and sanctions.
Find out more Joint statement on work-related conditionality and sanctions
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Prime Minister urged to create new Mental Health Renewal Plan for England
Prime Minister urged to create new Mental Health Renewal Plan for England
Find out more Prime Minister urged to create new Mental Health Renewal Plan for England
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Failure to undertake 'routine but life-saving' physical health checks for people with mental illness must come to end post-lockdown, urges charity
Rethink Mental Illness is calling on health professionals and GPs in particular to learn from the crisis of Covid-19 as lockdown eases, taking urgent action to meet NHS targets for essential physical health checks for people with severe mental illness, as a survey from the charity highlights the acute impact of the pandemic on people living with mental illness.
Find out more Failure to undertake 'routine but life-saving' physical health checks for people with mental illness must come to end post-lockdown, urges charity
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People living with severe mental illness at heightened risk of relapse or crisis during pandemic
Rethink Mental Illness says improved access to mental health services must be prioritised as the country continues to navigate out of lockdown in a new briefing published today which highlights the acute impact of the pandemic on people living with severe mental illness.
Find out more People living with severe mental illness at heightened risk of relapse or crisis during pandemic
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80% of people living with mental illness say current crisis has made their mental health worse.
Rethink Mental Illness is highlighting the importance of sustained investment in mental health services and calling for mental health to be a government priority during the pandemic.
Find out more 80% of people living with mental illness say current crisis has made their mental health worse
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Somerset provides rapid response to offer mental health support during Covid-19 pandemic
The Somerset Mental Health Alliance has expanded its services to support adults and older people who may be struggling with their mental health as the county responds to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Find out more Somerset provides rapid response to offer mental health support during Covid-19 pandemic
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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.
Find out more Charities call for an independent inquiry into welfare related deaths
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Mental health rehabilitation must be transformed so most vulnerable are no longer invisible in the system
Patients with the most severe and enduring mental health problems are effectively “invisible” in the health care system, reveals a new report published by Rethink Mental Illness and the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych).
Find out more Mental health rehabilitation must be transformed so most vulnerable are no longer invisible in the system
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Debate on decriminalisation of cannabis for recreational use must take into account the potential for public harm
Rethink Mental Illness is calling on policy makers to ensure the debate around the legalisation of cannabis for recreational purposes reflects the likely impact on the most vulnerable in society and those at greater risk of, or living with, severe mental illness.
Find out more Debate on decriminalisation of recreational cannabis must include potential for public harm
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Somerset to be a trailblazer for mental health care
A new alliance of charities has been formed to develop a bold new community-based mental health support service for Somerset residents.
Find out more Somerset to be a trailblazer for mental health care
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Mental Health UK and Lloyds Banking Group launch new programme to tackle mental health challenge in young people across the UK
Mental Health UK and Lloyds Banking Group launch a new project to support the mental health of young people as part of their partnership which will continue for an additional year.
Find out more Mental Health UK and Lloyds Banking Group launch new programme to tackle mental health challenge in young people across the UK
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Therapy dogs should be more widely available in prisons to improve wellbeing and self harm, says new report
Therapy dogs can help prisoners to restore their mental health and reduce the risk of serious self-harm, according to a report published today.
Find out more Therapy dogs should be more widely available in prisons to improve wellbeing and self harm, says new report
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Section 117 After-care & Personal Health Budgets
From 2nd December 2019 you can get a personal health budget if you are entitled to section 117 after-care. Before this date only people who got Continuing Healthcare could have a personal health budget. We will update this page as more information become available.
Find out more Section 117 After-care & Personal Health Budgets
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Rethink Mental Illness responds to new Mental Health Act figures
New figures from NHS Digital today show an estimated 2% rise in the number of detentions under the Mental Health Act 1983. This increase means more people are being treated for a mental illness without their consent – potentially being subject to forced medical treatment, coercion and a lack of choice about their care.
Find out more Rethink Mental Illness responds to new Mental Health Act figures
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Rethink Mental Illness responds to commitment to reform Mental Health Act in Queen's Speech
It is vital that the White Paper that has been promised is published before the end of the year. We hope to see the recommendations of the Wessely Review implemented along with a funding commitment to upgrade mental health units to better protect and care for the thousands of people subject to the Mental Health Act every year.
Find out more Rethink Mental Illness responds to commitment to reform Mental Health Act in Queen's Speech
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The Invisible Pain: HOME screens film on local man’s journey with mental illness
Following World Mental Health Day (October 10), HOME in Manchester will be screening a short documentary called The Invisible Pain, which tells the story of local man Jonathan Hayward’s journey to understand his upbringing in the city, his family background and his experience of mental illness.
Find out more The Invisible Pain: HOME screens film on local man’s journey with mental illness
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Our response to NHSE Publication of The Community Mental Health Framework for Adults and Older Adults
We know that people experiencing significant challenges to their mental health are likely to find that it impacts on every aspect of their lives, facing problems which cannot be improved by medication or talking therapies alone.
Find out more Our response to the NHSE Publication of The Community Mental Health Framework for Adults and Older Adults
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Suicide rate rises for first time since 2013
For the first time in six years, the suicide rate in the UK has risen according to new data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) today.
Find out more Suicide rate rises for first time since 2013
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Government announces steps towards a better Mental Health Act
It is another step towards a better Mental Health Act, replacing the obsolete Act of 1983. The success of the next prime minister will be judged in large part on whether they continue to move this forward and stop people needlessly being detained or losing rights just because they are unwell
Find out more Government announces steps towards a better Mental Health Act
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Response to new report from the Independent Review of the Mental Health Act
This landmark review confirms what we have long known: that there are serious problems with the Mental Health Act. People who have been detained under the Act have been telling us how it fails to protect their rights and dignity, and how they are kept out of decisions about their own care.
Find out more Response to new report from the Independent Review of the Mental Health Act
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Rethink Mental Illness responds to CQC report on learning from deaths in care
In the pursuit of a first class mental healthcare system, we must always celebrate examples of good practice. Following the release of the CQC’s report into learning from deaths in care, a review of the national framework that we contributed to, it is clear that there are many instances of good practice.
Find out more Rethink Mental Illness responds to CQC report on learning from deaths in care
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Not being able to talk to friends about caring leaves one in three unpaid carers socially isolated
Seven national charities, including Rethink Mental Illness, come together to launch theme for Carers Week 2019, the UK’s drive to raise awareness of caring.
Find out more Not being able to talk to friends about caring leaves one in three unpaid carers socially isolated
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Rethink Mental Illness welcomes new NHS waiting times for mental health services
Rethink Mental Illness welcomes new NHS waiting times for mental health services
Find out more Rethink Mental Illness welcomes new NHS waiting times for mental health services
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Largest survey of its kind reveals extent of university students’ struggles with thoughts of self-harm, loneliness and anxiety
Largest survey of its kind reveals extent of university students’ struggles with thoughts of self-harm, loneliness and anxiety
Find out more Largest survey of its kind reveals extent of university students’ struggles with thoughts of self-harm, loneliness and anxiety
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Rethink Mental Illness responds to to CQC report
Today the CQC released a report that looked into the standard of the delivery of mental health care in England. It is a vital barometer against which we can check how well the nation is doing.
Find out more Rethink Mental Illness responds to to CQC report
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Rethink Mental Illness responds to the NHS Long Term Funding Plan
We are delighted that the Prime Minister and the Chief Executive of the NHS are prioritising mental health in the Long Term Plan. Rethink Mental Illness and numerous other organisations have been campaigning for many years to ensure there is parity between mental and physical health.
Find out more Rethink Mental Illness responds to the NHS Long Term Funding Plan
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Mental Health Policy Group responds to the NHS Long Term Plan published today
We welcome the commitment for mental health services to grow at a faster rate than the overall NHS budget, with a new ringfenced local investment fund worth at least £2.3 billion a year by 2023/24.
Find out more Mental Health Policy Group responds to the NHS Long Term Plan published today
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Principles for mental health in the Long-Term NHS Plan - A Consensus Statement
The Mental Health Policy Group, of which Rethink Mental Illness is a member, is pleased to present the following Consensus Statement to improving the lives of people with mental health problems.
Find out more Principles for mental health in the Long-Term NHS Plan - A Consensus Statement
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Time to Change: Nearly 9 in 10 young people would tell friends and family they are ‘fine’ even if struggling with a mental health problem
New research released by the mental health anti-stigma campaign, Time to Change, reveals that when asked, nearly nine in ten (88%) 16-24-year-olds would tell friends and family they are ‘fine’, even if struggling with a mental health problem, such as depression or anxiety
Find out more Time to Change: Nearly 9 in 10 young people would tell friends and family they are ‘fine’ even if struggling with a mental health problem
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It's A Wonderful Line
For Christmas 2018 we took our message of hope and understanding across the UK thanks to our partnership with Virgin Trains and their It’s A Wonderful Line campaign. Over three weeks, Virgin Trains will painted the script of the 1946 classic film ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ on their platforms, from London Euston to Glasgow Central.
Find out more It's A Wonderful Line
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Our response to NHS digital report about children and young people's mental health
It’s sad to see the number of children and young people with mental health problems going up and not down, although not surprising. Over the years we have heard from countless people about how their mental health problems started in childhood but they didn’t get the right help until much later on.
Find out more Our response to NHS digital report about children and young people's mental health
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Our response to the Independent Review of the Mental Health Act published today
Today, 6 December, the Independent Review of the Mental Health Act published its final report with around 150 recommendations for change. We are really pleased to hear that the Prime Minister has welcomed the Review and that the Government plans to bring forward a new mental health bill.
Find out more Our response to the Independent Review of the Mental Health Act published today
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The more mentally unwell you are, the longer you wait for care, according to a new damning report by charity Rethink Mental Illness
People with lifelong, severe and complex conditions like schizophrenia and borderline personality disorder are waiting an average of 14 weeks for an assessment, leaving some feeling suicidal.
Find out more The more mentally unwell you are, the longer you wait for care, according to a new damning report by charity Rethink Mental Illness
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Huge regional variation in the numbers of people subject to the Mental Health Act
New analysis of NHS Digital data by the charity Rethink Mental Illness reveals huge regional variation in the numbers of people subject to the Mental Health Act – in some areas almost three times the national average.
Find out more Huge regional variation in the numbers of people subject to the Mental Health Act
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Rethink Mental Illness responds to major new study on genetic risk factor for depression
This major study is another important piece of the jigsaw in our understanding of what depression is and what the genetic risk factors might be. While we cannot discount social or economic factors when it comes to mental illness, it is encouraging to see quality research helping to fill in the gaps.
Find out more Rethink Mental Illness responds to major new study on genetic risk factor for depression
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Eating disorders: Why prevention and early intervention are crucial
Approximately 1.6 million people are diagnosed with an eating disorder in the UK and recent reearch shows that people aged between 14-25 are most likely to be affected. For Eating Disorders Week, Hannah Lewis and Sophie Ulhaq from our co-production team look at why early intervention is key to helping young people get the help they need.
Find out more Eating disorders: Why prevention and early intervention are crucial
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118000 people denied compensation after serious DWP error
118,000 people denied compensation after serious DWP error
Find out more 118,000 people denied compensation after serious DWP error
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The dismissal of Megan Markle’s experiences is unacceptable
The dismissal of Megan Markle’s experiences is unacceptable
Find out more The dismissal of Megan Markle’s experiences is unacceptable
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Rethink Mental Illness responds to release of new ONS statistics
Rethink Mental Illness responds to release of new ONS statistics
Find out more Rethink Mental Illness responds to release of new ONS stats
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Mental Health Plea
Today Rethink Mental Illness along with five other mental health charities have had a letter published in The Times asking Conservative leadership candidates to confirm they will deliver the Government’s commitment to a new Mental Health Act.
Find out more Our Mental Health Plea.
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Time to Change: Two thirds of people feel they have no one to talk to about personal problems such as mental health
New figures, released on Time to Talk Day (1 February), reveal two thirds (66%) of people in the UK feel they have no one to talk to when it comes to personal conversations on topics such as mental health, money problems and relationships. When asked why, the top reasons were: never being able to find the right time, or the right place.
Find out more Time to Change: Two thirds of people feel they have no one to talk to about personal problems such as mental health
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Our response to figures about hospital admissions for mental health and drug problems
NHS figures released about hospital admissions with a primary diagnosis of drug-related mental health and behavioural disorders show that there were 7,545 hospital admissions with a primary diagnosis of drug-related mental health and behavioural disorders. This is 12% lower than 2015/16 but 12% higher than 2006/07
Find out more Our response to figures about hospital admissions for mental health and drug problems
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Our response to new report on personality disorders
A report about people with personality disorders was launched today by Manchester University's National Confidential Inquiry into Suicide and Homocide by People with Mental Illness.
Find out more Our response to new report on personality disorders
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Our response to the ESA and PIP Committee report published today
In September 2017, the cross-party Work and Pensions Select Committee put out a call for evidence on the medical assessments for disability benefits PIP and ESA carried out for the Department of Work and Pensions by private contractors Capita, Atos and Maximus.
Find out more Our response to the ESA and PIP Committee report published today
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We support the #RecoverySpace campaign for people battling debts while in hospital going through a mental health crisis
New analysis of national data by the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute estimates that 23,000 people in England were struggling in problem debt last year whilst in hospital for their mental health.
Find out more We support the #RecoverySpace campaign for people battling debts while in hospital going through a mental health crisis
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Rethink Mental Illness responds to new antidepressants study
We have seen for a long time how effective antidepressants can be for some people, so it is encouraging to see such a large scale study confirming how these treatments can help.
Find out more Rethink Mental Illness responds to new antidepressants study
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Rethink Mental Illness responds to new report on the Mental Health Act
Rethink Mental Illness responds to Monitoring the Mental Health Act 2016/17 by the CQC.
Find out more Rethink Mental Illness responds to new report on the Mental Health Act
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50 percent of the British public cannot correctly identify Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar Disorder affects around one in every 100 people in the UK and can manifest itself in numerous different ways. Perhaps it’s no surprise then that despite our improved understanding of mental health, 50 per cent couldn’t hone in on the signs that point to the condition.
Find out more 50 percent of the British public cannot correctly identify Bipolar Disorder
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Rethink Mental Illness publishes new report on experiences of detention under the Mental Health Act
Being detained under Mental Health Act shouldn’t mean that you lose your dignity or the chance to have a say in your care and treatment. However, our new report on people’s experiences of being detained under the Act shows that all too often this is the case.
Find out more Rethink Mental Illness publishes new report on experiences of detention under the Mental Health Act
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Our response to the Anticholinergic drugs research
A new study published today, 26th April 2018, has reported a "robust" link between certain anticholinergic medications and a hightened risk of developing dementia later in life.
Find out more Our response to the Anticholinergic drugs research
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Rethink Mental Illness responds to latest ONS suicide figures
Today the Office of National Statistics published data on deaths in the UK in 2017 that were registered as suicides.
Find out more Rethink Mental Illness responds to latest ONS suicide figures
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Young people and psychosis: Our new research says they are unaware of warning signs despite being most at risk
Rethink Mental Illness' bid to raise awareness of psychosis among young people as they start university, often a time of stress and change which can trigger mental health problems.
Find out more Young people and psychosis: Our new research says they are unaware of warning signs despite being most at risk
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Time to Change: Three quarters of Brits would say they are ‘fine’ even if struggling with a mental health problem
New research released by the mental health anti-stigma campaign, Time to Change, reveals that when asked, over three quarters (78%) of us would tell friends and family we are ‘fine’, even if struggling with a mental health problem
Find out more Time to Change: Three quarters of Brits would say they are ‘fine’ even if struggling with a mental health problem
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Our response to today's announcement of a new ministerial position overseeing suicide prevention
A minister for suicide prevention has been appointed in England by the prime minister as the government hosts the global mental health summit, to coincide with World Mental Health Day.
Find out more Our response to today's announcement of a new ministerial position overseeing suicide prevention
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Our response to the CQC's State of Care report
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has issued its State of Care report, their annual assessment of health and social care in England.
Find out more Our response to the CQC's State of Care report
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Prioritise services for adults with severe mental illness, says All Party Parliamentary Group on Mental Health
Adults with severe mental illnesses are struggling to get support, as ‘core’ mental health services have been left behind by the government’s mental health strategy.
Find out more Prioritise services for adults with severe mental illness, says All Party Parliamentary Group on Mental Health
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Letter to Prime Minister: Now is the time to translate your commitments into ambitious and bold action
We have warmly welcomed your strong leadership on mental health. You have rightly committed to tackling the “burning injustice of mental illness” by delivering “a new approach from government and society as a whole” to achieve parity of esteem and outcomes.
Find out more Letter to Prime Minister: Now is the time to translate your commitments into ambitious and bold action
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Our response to today's Budget announcements on mental health
“The government’s commitment to securing parity between mental and physical health is welcome, but a report last week by the think tank IPPR, supported by Rethink Mental Illness, for the first time put the actual price tag of parity at an extra £4.1bn by 2023. That’s double what was announced today."
Find out more Our response to today's Budget announcements on mental health
