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Long COVID and mental health
Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 09/10/2025
This section gives information on long COVID and mental health. It explains the symptoms, treatments, and ways to manage the condition.
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Symptoms of psychosis significantly increased during pandemic
1 min read |Last updated: 18/10/2021
*** Please note this article was corrected on 20/10. These statistics have been revised following the identification of a data quality issue with the information provided to NHS Digital *** The charity Rethink Mental Illness has raised alarm at the significant increase in the number of people referred to mental health services with suspected First Episodes...
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What is the difference between mental health and mental illness?
1 min read |Last updated: 08/10/2025
What is the difference between mental health and mental illness? Mental health is about overall wellbeing. Mental illness is term for diagnosable conditions that affect a person’s thinking, feeling, or behaviour. Everyone has mental health, just like everyone has physical health. But not everyone will experience a mental illness. What is mental...
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Potential risks with PTSD
Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 26/06/2025
Potential risks with PTSD Alcohol and drug use Some people who live with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) use drugs or alcohol to help manage the symptoms. Excessive drug or alcohol misuse can make you more unwell. It can make you more likely to try and harm yourself or take your own life. Read more about drugs, alcohol and mental health. Mental...
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When is World Mental Health Day?
1 min read |Last updated: 06/10/2025
When is World Mental Health Day? World Mental Health Day is on 10th October every year. World Mental Health Day is an important awareness day created to shine a light on the stigma around mental illness. It brings attention to the realities faced by people living with mental illness and to promote understanding and support. Why should we care about...
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Can mental health problems be prevented and cured?
1 min read |Last updated: 01/10/2025
Can mental health problems be prevented and cured? Most mental health problems do not have a cure, but many can be managed with the right treatment and support. In some cases, mental health problems can be prevented, or their impact reduced, by tackling causes and promoting overall wellbeing. Managing symptoms While a complete cure may not be possible...
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Why is depression more common in women?
1 min read |Last updated: 01/10/2025
Why is depression more common in women? Depression affects millions of people in the UK, but data from the ONS says women were more likely than men to report experiencing some form of depression. Depression is more common in women due to many reasons, including biological, environmental, social, and psychological factors. This blog explores these...
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Are mental health problems increasing in the UK?
1 min read |Last updated: 01/10/2025
Are mental health problems increasing in the UK? Yes, mental health problems are increasing in the UK. According to NHS data, the Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey found that 1 in 5 adults now live with a common mental health condition, up from 1 in 6 in 2014. Barriers faced by people living with a mental health problem Unfortunately, as mental health...
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How can I access NHS mental health services?
1 min read |Last updated: 01/10/2025
How does mental illness affect daily life? Accessing NHS mental health services can seem daunting. But your options include visiting your GP, who can refer you to the right service, self-referral, and calling helplines. Visit your GP Your General Practitioner (GP) is usually the first point of contact. They can assess your needs and refer you to...
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How do doctors diagnose a mental health problem?
1 min read |Last updated: 01/10/2025
How do doctors diagnose a mental health problem? Doctors diagnose mental health problems through a series of evaluations, including medical history, physical exams, and psychological assessments. While it is not a one-size-fits-all process for everyone, here are the steps involved and the in being diagnosed with a mental health problem, and the importance...
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The trouble with the stigma around mental illness
Campaigns and policy |1 min read |Last updated: 24/09/2024
The trouble with the stigma around mental illness Let’s be clear. The stigma around mental illness can destroy people’s lives and have deadly consequences. Stigma is a negative attitude someone holds about a person, or a group, for a particular reason. It comes from a lack of understanding, and people often fear what they don’t understand. 1 in 4 people...
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EastEnders working with Rethink Mental Illness on depression with psychotic symptoms storyline
Last updated: 13/02/2025
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What is mental health?
1 min read |Last updated: 01/10/2025
What is mental health? Mental health is a term referring to our emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing. It affects how we think, feel, and act, and plays a role in how we handle stress, relate to other people, and make choices. Good mental health is essential at every stage of life, from childhood through to adulthood. Understanding mental...
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Is anxiety a mental illness?
1 min read |Last updated: 01/10/2025
Is anxiety a mental illness? Anxiety is a common feeling and experience for many. But when symptoms such as persistent worry or fear begin to interfere with daily life, it can be classified as a mental illness. In this blog, we explore the nature of anxiety disorders, their symptoms, and the impact they can have on daily life. Understanding anxiety...
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Briefing: Our response to the government’s discussion paper on the upcoming 10-year Mental health and wellbeing plan
Campaigns and policy |1 min read |Last updated: 10/09/2024
In April 2022, the UK government published a discussion paper on a proposed 10 year plan for mental health, alongside a call for evidence with specific questions on the proposal. This document sets out a summary of our response. In General We welcome the cross-government approach to the upcoming Mental Health and Wellbeing plan. This approach recognises...
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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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Can I be fired for mental illness?
1 min read |Last updated: 01/10/2025
Can I be fired for a mental illness? Employment laws in the UK, particularly the Equality Act 2010, protect individuals from discrimination based on mental health conditions. This means that being fired solely due to a mental illness is generally unlawful. Legal protections under the Equality Act 2010 The Equality Act 2010 ensures that employees with...
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