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Schizophrenia
Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 19/09/2025
This section covers what schizophrenia is, what the symptoms are and how you can get treatment.
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Westminster Hall debate briefing - Social Care reform
Campaigns and policy |1 min read |Last updated: 20/06/2023
Westminster Hall debate briefing - Social Care reform Mental health social care is a vital and overlooked aspect of the social care in the UK. Without investment in local authority budgets the enormous benefits it brings to people severely affected by mental illness across the county could be lost. We ask that you raise the profile on mental health...
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UK putting on a 'brave face' when it comes to talking about mental health
1 min read |Last updated: 01/02/2024
New research released on Time to Talk Day reveals nearly two thirds of people surveyed in the UK (64%) say they put a brave face on to avoid talking about their mental health. The tactic of bottling up is highest amongst younger people – 69% of 16–24-year-olds and 72% of 25-34 year-olds surveyed report they put a brave face on compared to 28% of over...
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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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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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Philanthropy
1 min read |Last updated: 16/09/2025
Our exceptional major donors make a profound impact on the lives of individuals living with severe mental illness. By contributing a gift of over £5,000, you too can help create positive outcomes for families and individuals in need. Join us in transforming lives and making a meaningful difference. Mental illness devastates lives, but with your support,...
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UK putting on a 'brave face' when it comes to talking about mental health
1 min read |Last updated: 01/02/2024
New research released on Time to Talk Day reveals nearly two thirds of people surveyed in the UK (64%) say they put a brave face on to avoid talking about their mental health. The tactic of bottling up is highest amongst younger people – 69% of 16–24-year-olds and 72% of 25-34 year-olds surveyed report they put a brave face on compared to 28% of over...
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Covid-19 and support in the community
Campaigns and policy |1 min read |Last updated: 10/02/2025
Severe Mental illness & Covid 19: Support in the community - social care, carers and peer support Report published 25 June 2020 by Jonathan Moore. Though clinical support is a vital component of care, people severely affected by mental illness need more than this to lead healthy and fulfilling lives. This objective cannot be achieved by medical...
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A day in the life of a Rethink Advice and Information Service Advisor
1 min read |Last updated: 22/09/2025
The Rethink Advice and Information Service (RAIS) provides a trusted resource for information on mental illness, mental health laws, and guidance for carers. You can contact the team by phone or web chat every weekday, and they would be happy to help with any queries you have. We spoke to RAIS advisor, Amber, to find out more about her role and what...
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Campaign update: Don't Cut Benefits, Cut Mental Health Waiting Times
1 min read |Last updated: 22/09/2025
Thanks to you, we’ve campaigned effectively to force the government to rethink their plans to cut disability benefits. Read on to find out how your support made a difference. In June, the government introduced a Bill in Parliament proposing major changes to the social security system - changes that could have had serious consequences for people...
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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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“Reaching out was the best thing I’ve ever done” – Patrick’s story
Last updated: 24/10/2023
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