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Antipsychotics
Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 01/05/2025
This section explains what antipsychotics are. Antipsychotics are medications often used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. They can also be used to treat bipolar disorder.
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Schizophrenia
Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 01/05/2025
This section covers what schizophrenia is, what the symptoms are and how you can get treatment.
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Confidentiality and your mental health information
Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 01/05/2025
Many different organisations will need to record information about you. For example, health professionals need to keep information about your treatment. This section explains how organisations should protect the information you give them.
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Contacting the advice service
Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 06/05/2025
Contacting the advice service Our phone helpline is normally open from 9.30am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays. But we have a reduced team for a time until new staff are trained. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause you. Our helpline will be open: Tuesday 06.05.25: 9:30am-3.45pmWednesday 07.05.25: 9:30am-1pmThursday 08.05.25:...
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Frequently asked Q's
Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 01/05/2025
This page looks at section 135 of the Mental Health Act. It explains when police can take you to a place of safety from a private place they think you have a mental health issue, and are a risk to yourself or others. It explains what your rights are under this section. And what could happen after it ends.
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Schizoaffective disorder
Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 01/05/2025
This section explains what schizoaffective disorder is, and how to get help if you have the symptoms. This information is for people who are 18 or over and affected by mental illness in England. It is also for their loved ones and carers, and anyone interested in this subject.
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Mental Health Training - Camden
1 min read |Last updated: 08/01/2025
Mental Health Training in Camden Camden Council is committed to promoting awareness, developing understanding and challenging stigma associated with mental ill health and promoting good mental health for all. To help achieve this, the council has partnered with Rethink Mental Illness to provide high quality, evidence-based mental health awareness...
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“I finally recognised that, like him, I had to talk to someone too”
Last updated: 10/09/2024
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Gloucestershire Support After Suicide Service
Services and Groups |Last updated: 12/07/2024
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East Kent IPS Employment Service
Services and Groups |Last updated: 30/10/2024
A free employment support service for any person suffering with any form of mental health condition (diagnosed or undiagnosed) looking for paid employment of 4-hours per week and live in the East Kent areas of Thanet, Folkestone, Hythe and Romney Marsh.
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Rethink Mental Illness welcomes government winter mental health plan and commitment to additional funding
1 min read |Last updated: 23/11/2020
Following the announcement of the government’s winter plan for mental health and wellbeing, Mark Winstanley, Chief Executive of Rethink Mental Illness said: “From the outset it has been obvious that the pandemic represents a huge threat to the nation’s mental health, especially to those already experiencing mental illness. Today’s announcement is hugely...
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“I really can’t choose to leave my bipolar at home” Melanie’s story
Last updated: 10/09/2024
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Fundraise your way
1 min read |Last updated: 25/10/2024
Fundraise your way! We've been blown away by some of the creative ways our community has been fundraising for us and we'd absolutely love to hear about anything you're doing. Just get in touch on events@rethink.org Here are just a few ideas to get you thinking: Teach your talent, Fancy Dress Fridays, Cocktail/Mocktail night, Shave or Grow, with more...
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Local authorities and the Long Term Plan briefing - November 2020
Campaigns and policy |1 min read |Last updated: 20/06/2023
Local authorities and the NHS Long Term Plan Our mission at Rethink Mental Illness is to improve the lives of people severely affected by mental illness and their carers. We do this as an active member of the Association of Mental Health Providers, working with other organisations who provide similar support. 2021 has the potential to be a transformative...
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Rethink Mental Illness calls for tariff on wellness products to fund mental health research
Last updated: 01/04/2025
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2020 Resources and Reports
Campaigns and policy |1 min read |Last updated: 19/03/2025
2020 Resources and Reports Managing a healthy weight in secure services Every Recovery and Outcomes Group has an engaging agenda that includes presentations by people living in services together with staff, and interactive discussions to maximise participation and involvement in key agenda items. In September/October 2019, for example, groups were...
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New poll shows nearly a third of all UK adults would not be comfortable sharing a diagnosis with a friend
1 min read |Last updated: 25/09/2024
New campaign urges people to rethink mental illness stigma A new initiative is encouraging more people to rethink their preconceptions and stigma towards people severely affected by mental illness*, as a new poll reveals nearly a third of all UK adults (30%) would not be comfortable sharing a diagnosis of severe mental illness with a friend. Click here...
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What causes PTSD?
Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 11/04/2025
What causes PTSD? You can develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after going through something that frightens or distresses you. This can include seeing or hearing about something. This is known as going through, or experiencing something that is ‘traumatic.’ The traumatic experience might be out of your control. PTSD can be caused by experiencing,...
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