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Charity warns that nation’s mental health has failed to rebound since the dark days of the pandemic
1 min read |Last updated: 16/11/2022
New online research by YouGov for charity Rethink Mental Illness reveals people more likely to report that their mental health has worsened since start of year, when the nation was in the midst of the Omicron wave and Plan B pandemic restrictions were in place National charity Rethink Mental Illness has warned the nation’s mental health has failed to...
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Time to Talk Day 2022
1 min read |Last updated: 03/02/2022
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 One in four UK adults surveyed (25[i] per cent) who have experienced a worsening of their mental health for the first time during the pandemic have yet to have a first conversation about it – equivalent to around one...
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Contacting the advice service
Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 15/09/2025
Please note on Tuesday 16 September 2025 our helpline will be open 10.50am - 4pm. Looking for advice? The most common topics people contact us about are: I am having problems getting the NHS or social services to listen to me. What can I do? How can I make a complaint about the NHS or social services? What are my rights when I use the NHS? How can...
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New polling reveals scale of public support for suspending benefit sanctions during the pandemic
1 min read |Last updated: 19/11/2020
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. Only 13% of UK adults opposed the move. The YouGov polling revealed that more than twice as many UK adults who voted Conservative in 2019 (49%)...
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Skydives
1 min read |Last updated: 10/09/2024
The details Date: All year roundLocation: Choose From 20 Locations Across the UK Cost: £70-90 (dependent on jump location)Minimum fundraising target:£500.00 About Skydiving Take to the skies this year and experience something like nothing before! Ifthe thought of jumping out of a plane10,000ft in the air and gliding down to earth at a speed of120mph...
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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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Our history
1 min read |Last updated: 29/01/2025
Our history Rethink Mental Illness was formed over 50 years ago by a group of inspiring people who were caring for a loved one living with schizophrenia.The experiences and knowledge of carers and people living with mental illness have been vital in helping our organisation improve the lives of thousands of people every year. Together, we’ve developed...
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People and governance
1 min read |Last updated: 02/04/2025
Our people and governance The people who work for us are passionate about supporting people severely affected by mental illness. Their dedication helps the charity to deliver the services, coordinate the groups, and provide advice and training. They keep the charity in the public eye to raise awareness of mental health issues and many of our staff have...
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Community Mental Health Framework research
1 min read |Last updated: 20/06/2023
Getting started: lessons from the first year of implementing the Community Mental Health Framework Rethink Mental Illness's new report explores key learning from the first full year of implementation of NHS England's Community Mental Health Framework. We believe that the creation of the Framework, and more recently the introduction of Integrated Care...
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I want to talk to someone about how I am feeling
Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 12/09/2025
I want to talk to someone about how I am feeling If you are 18 or older and live in England, this is for you. Sometimes life feels really hard, and it can help to talk about how you are feeling. Talking about your worries can make things feel a bit lighter. You might want to speak to someone you trust, like a friend or family member. But if that’s not...
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“This charity and outreach programme has been a life buoy” – Noriko’s story
Last updated: 14/06/2024
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