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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
1 min read |Last updated: 27/10/2020
Over 2.3 million people visited rethink.org for advice and information in the six months after Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that the country would go into lockdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Demand for advice and information doubles compared to the six-month period that preceded the pandemic. Rethink Mental Illness has experienced...
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People in a mental health crisis are not getting the support they need
Last updated: 29/10/2024
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The role of the police in supporting people in mental health crisis
Last updated: 08/12/2023
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NHS mental health teams - Community, crisis, and early intervention support
Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 02/12/2025
Mental health teams are part of the NHS. They support people living in the community who have complex or serious mental health problems. This section focusses on secondary mental health teams. What they can do to help you and how you can get referred to them. It also explains what to do if you have problems with your mental health team.
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Sheffield Mental Health Navigator
Services and Groups |Last updated: 20/06/2023
Rethink Mental Illness in Sheffield is now able to offer Outreach intervention. The intervention includes up to 6 weeks of additional support for individuals that have been discharged from the Crisis House, helping to resolve the causes of the original crisis and implement plans to avoid future crisis. Support is provided face-to-face, by telephone, or through a mixture of the two.
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Getting help for someone in a mental health crisis
Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 11/08/2025
You might know someone who’s 18 or over, lives in England and is experiencing a mental health crisis. They might need urgent help and support. This section gives you information on who to contact.
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Cost of living: Welfare system must truly care for people beyond current crisis
1 min read |Last updated: 26/05/2022
The government today announced a package of measures to support people amid a cost of living crisis. Mark Winstanley, Chief Executive of Rethink Mental Illness, said: “The cost of living crisis has had a devastating effect on households across the UK. But as is often the case in times of crisis, it is the poorest and most disadvantaged who have taken...
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Suicidal thoughts - How to cope
Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 05/03/2026
This section may help you if you are dealing with suicidal thoughts, feelings, or intentions. It has ideas you can try to help you. It explains how you can stay safe, and how you can get support.
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Rethink Mental Illness welcomes government advice to support the nation’s mental health
1 min read |Last updated: 09/10/2023
Rethink Mental Illness welcomes government advice to support the nation’s mental health during the coronavirus outbreak and calls for the mental health sector to mobilise to tackle growing crisis In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, Public Health England has issued guidance on looking after your mental health, with £5 million provided to charities...
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Meet Derbyshire BPD Support Group, our 2023 Group of the Year winner
Last updated: 04/12/2023
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“Life can be normal again after post-partum illness” – Lani’s story
Last updated: 02/05/2024
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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
1 min read |Last updated: 27/02/2023
Rethink Mental Illness call on government to keep its promise to publish a 10-year Plan for Mental Health and Wellbeing, that would challenge causes of mental illness and reduce demand on NHS. A new survey of over 200 people who experience severe mental illness, including diagnoses such as schizophrenia, bipolar and personality disorders, has shed more...
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Somerset Step Up
Services and Groups |Last updated: 15/12/2025
The Step Up Service is a CQC registered Crisis House based in Yeovil, Somerset, and is open to county wide referrals from the local NHS Home Treatment Service. The Crisis House provides short term accommodation for up to 6 people who are experiencing a period of crisis with their mental health. The Step Up service is part of the Open Mental Health Alliance which operates in Somerset.
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Schizoaffective disorder
Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 05/03/2026
This section explains what schizoaffective disorder is, and how to get help if you have the symptoms.
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“I finally feel positive about my present and future” – Hanna’s story
Last updated: 20/08/2024
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Self-harm
Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 05/03/2026
This section looks at what self-harm is and why you may self-harm. It could help if you are using self-harm to cope with how you’re feeling. Or if you are thinking about self-harming. It explains what support you can get and how to help yourself.
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Doncaster Crisis Accommodation
Services and Groups |Last updated: 20/06/2023
Doncaster Crisis Accommodation provides short-term accommodation for people experiencing a mental health crisis. The service has 4 beds, which can be accessed for a maximum of 7 nights, during which time staff will provide emotional and practical support over a 24 hour period to assist people using the service to resolve their crisis. The service works in partnership with the statutory Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team. The service also provides a 24 hour helpline which provides support and information relating to mental health issues.
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North East Lincs Crisis Service (Field View)
Services and Groups |Last updated: 20/06/2023
Field View Crisis accommodation offers 3 Crisis beds and 2 Respite beds for people experiencing mental health problems or mental illness. It provides support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The maximum stay for Crisis beds is 7 nights. The service also provides a telephone support service, Lincsline, for anyone affected by mental health issues in North East Lincolnshire. This is available 5pm-9am Monday to Friday and 24 hours on weekends and bank holidays.
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