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How can I manage my mental health over Christmas? Practical tips
Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 28/11/2025
This information is about managing your mental health over the Christmas period. It is for people who are 18 or over and affected by mental illness in England.
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Criminal courts and mental health
Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 02/12/2025
If you are charged with an offence, you must go to court. This section looks at the different criminal courts in England and Wales and how they work. It looks at how your mental health can be considered in court, and the possible outcomes of a court case. This information is for people affected by mental illness in England who are 18 or over. It’s also for their carers, friends and relatives and anyone interested in this subject.
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Suicidal thoughts - How to support someone
Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 10/12/2025
This section looks at why someone might have suicidal thoughts, feelings, or intentions. It gives advice on how you can support them when they’re feeling this way. It also looks at support for you. This section is for those supporting someone who’s experiencing suicidal thoughts.
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Schizophrenia
Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 10/12/2025
This section covers what schizophrenia is, what the symptoms are and how you can get treatment.
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Ethnic minorities and mental health
Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 11/12/2025
If you are from an ethnic minority background, you may face specific issues relating to your mental health. This page gives information on your options for support and treatment and to help resolve any specific issues.
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What is an appropriate adult in England?
1 min read |Last updated: 04/12/2025
What is an appropriate adult in England? An appropriate adult in England is a person who supports someone who is vulnerable, such as someone experiencing mental illness, when they are arrested or questioned by the police. Understanding the role of an appropriate adult? If you or someone you care about is living with a mental health condition, the...
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A solicitor’s advice
1 min read |Last updated: 10/09/2024
The view from an expert will-writing solicitor Are you looking for expert advice on the need for a will, how to go about arranging a will and what the process involves? If so, read on. Iain Wanstall is a qualified solicitor of over 20 years. He specialises in private client law and works on wills, succession planning and lasting powers of attorney....
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How to reduce anxiety immediately?
1 min read |Last updated: 12/12/2025
How to reduce anxiety immediately? If you’re feeling anxious and need quick relief, you’re not alone. Steps like breathing, grounding, reassuring, moving, and connecting can help calm your mind and body. What can I do to reduce anxiety right now? Deep breathing Take a moment to sit or lie down comfortably. Breathe in slowly and deeply through your...
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The governments announcement of the long-awaited reform of the Mental Health Act
Last updated: 08/12/2023
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'A psychological cup of coffee': your thoughts on antidepressants
Last updated: 09/10/2023
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What is doctor negligence?
1 min read |Last updated: 04/12/2025
What is doctor negligence? Doctor negligence, also known as clinical negligence, is when a healthcare professional’s actions cause harm because of the poor care they offered. Understanding doctor negligence Doctor negligence happens when a doctor or healthcare team fails to provide the level of care you have a right to expect, and this leads to physical...
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Why do I hear voices in my head?
1 min read |Last updated: 12/12/2025
Why do I hear voices in my head? There are many reasons why someone might hear voices, including: Stress or anxiety Traumatic experiences Sleep deprivation Certain physical health conditions Mental health conditions like psychosis or schizophrenia What does it mean to hear voices? Hearing voices involves auditory hallucinations, where...
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How we’re making our advice service more inclusive
Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 26/11/2025
Improving our services together We are on a journey to make our services more inclusive, accessible, and effective for everyone who needs them. Rethink Advice and Information Service (RAIS) is often the first point of contact for people engaging with Rethink Mental Illness. That’s why it’s so important that our work reflects Rethink Mental Illness’s...
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My first ever ultra-marathon in support of Rethink Mental Illness.
1 min read |Last updated: 20/06/2023
This year I have decided to run my first ever ultra-marathon. It is 35 miles long (or 56km for my European friends). Apparently it is flat for the first 28km but then there are a couple of steep elevations of 180m over 5km followed by another incline of 215m over 4km; just what you need after running the best part of a marathon. The good news is the...
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