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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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How I befriended my schizoaffective disorder through writing – James’ story
Last updated: 09/10/2023
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So what is schizoaffective disorder?
1 min read |Last updated: 21/06/2024
So what is schizoaffective disorder? We talk to Lexi Watkins a Mental Health Practitioner & Data Analyst and James Lindsay – Author of ‘Befriending My Brain: A Psychosis Story’, both with lived experience of schizoaffective disorder to try understand this commonly misunderstood condition.
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"I prefer to look at the positives of my illness" – Debra’s story
Last updated: 16/11/2023
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“A men’s football peer support group helps me thrive” – James’ story
Last updated: 13/10/2023
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Talking to BBC News about the link between physical activity and wellbeing
Last updated: 29/10/2024
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Debate on decriminalisation of cannabis for recreational use must take into account the potential for public harm
1 min read |Last updated: 06/02/2020
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. Recognising strong arguments for a change in the law, Rethink Mental Illness is calling...
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The power of memoir-writing in the wake of suicide bereavement - Hollie's story
Last updated: 09/10/2023
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New analysis of NHS data on mental health waiting times
1 min read |Last updated: 21/02/2025
People are eight times more likely to wait over 18 months for mental health treatment than physical health treatment, NHS data reveals New analysis of NHS data by Rethink Mental Illness suggests eight times as many people are still waiting for mental health treatment after 18 months compared to physical health care. Charity calls on the government...
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