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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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Clozapine and alcohol – The risks
Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 28/11/2025
This page gives information on the potential risks of drinking alcohol if you are taking the medication clozapine.
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Menopause and mental health
Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 28/11/2025
If you are experiencing the menopause, it can affect your mental health. This page links to resources that you might find helpful.
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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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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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Rethink Advocacy London Hub
Services and Groups |Last updated: 17/11/2023
Rethink Advocacy provides services under the Care Act, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and in other situations where advocacy is not a legal right.
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Rethink North Advocacy Hub
Services and Groups |Last updated: 17/11/2023
Rethink Advocacy provides services under the Care Act, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and in other situations where advocacy is not a legal right.
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Couples who care for an adult who lives with a mental illness - Relationship tips
Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 26/11/2025
Caring for a relative who lives with mental illness can be rewarding. But it can be challenging too. And if you are in a relationship, it can have an impact on you and your partner.
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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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Personality disorders
Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 02/12/2025
This section tells you what personality disorders are and their symptoms, and how you can get treatment.
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Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 02/12/2025
This information explains what Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is, its symptoms and how it is treated.
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Mental capacity and mental illness - The Mental Capacity Act 2005
Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 02/12/2025
Mental capacity means you have ability to make your own decisions. If you lose mental capacity the Mental Capacity Act 2005 protects you and your rights. You may lose mental capacity because of your mental illness. This section explains mental capacity and how the Act works.
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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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Right Treatment, Right Time 2025: The true cost of mental health waiting times
Campaigns and policy |1 min read |Last updated: 07/10/2025
1.8 million people are on a waiting list for NHS mental health treatment There are now 12 times as many people waiting 18 months for mental health treatment than for physical health. Our new report,Right Treatment, Right Time, surveyed people severely affected by mental illness to uncover the true cost of long delays: 3 in 4 told us they did not receive...
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How long are NHS mental health waiting lists?
1 min read |Last updated: 17/11/2025
How long are NHS mental health waiting lists? NHS mental health waiting lists can be significantly longer than those for physical health, with some people waiting up to nearly two years for care. Mental health services are crucial for supporting people whose mental health conditions impact their daily lives. But the waiting times for these services...
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We respond to MPs' recommendations for community mental health services
1 min read |Last updated: 02/12/2025
The Health and Social Care Committee has warned that the government risks missing a 'golden opportunity' to transform community mental health services, following an inquiry into the issue which our charity gave evidence to. Mark Winstanley, Chief Executive of Rethink Mental Illness, said: “The Health and Social Care Committee’s report offers a troubling...
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Rethink Mental Illness response to proposed NHS Mental Health Access Standards for patients
1 min read |Last updated: 23/02/2022
The NHS has set out new ambitions for patients to have timely access to community mental healthcare, following a consultation on proposed new standards, as it faces record demand following the pandemic. Mark Winstanley, the Chief Executive of Rethink Mental Illness, said: “When we think of severe physical health conditions, we expect people experiencing...
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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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Briefing: Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP)
Campaigns and policy |1 min read |Last updated: 10/09/2024
Briefing: Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) What are Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) Services? EIP services are multidisciplinary community mental health services that provides treatment and support to people experiencing or at high risk of developing psychosis. This support typically continues for three years. EIP services offer a range of...
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How do doctors diagnose a mental health problem?
1 min read |Last updated: 17/11/2025
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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2025 Resources and Reports
Campaigns and policy |1 min read |Last updated: 06/10/2025
2025 Resources and Reports Right Treatment, Right Time 2025: The true cost of mental health waiting times 1.8 million people are on a waiting list for NHS mental health treatment.There are now 12 times as many people waiting 18 months for mental health treatment than for physical health. Our new report, Right Treatment, Right Time, surveyed people severely...
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