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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.

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.

New parents, pregnancy, and mental health - Perinatal mental health

Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 28/11/2025

It’s normal to have periods of worry and stress when you are pregnant. But some women have feelings that do not go away. This can be a sign of something more serious. If you are a new parent, you might get ups and downs after the birth of your baby.

Complaints about the probation service

Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 02/12/2025

This section is for people who are living with mental illness and have been involved with the probation service. This section looks at how and when you can complain about them.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Psychosis

Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 02/12/2025

This section covers what psychosis is and how you can get treatment.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Complaints about the police

Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 08/12/2025

This section looks at how you can complain about the police and when you can complain. It also looks at what you can do if you’re not happy with the outcome of your complaint. This information is for adults affected by mental illness in England. It’s also for their loved ones and carers and anyone interested in this subject.

Rethink Companions Carer service

Services and Groups |Last updated: 06/11/2025

Companions Carers support offers one to one advice and signposting on all carers issues and the opportunity to attend the “Caring and coping” course that covers the following areas; • Wellbeing for carers • Carers rights • Carers assessment/benefits • Carers breaks.

Perinatal Mental Health Helpline - Kent

Services and Groups |Last updated: 01/12/2025

WHAT IS PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH? - You might feel sad, hopeless or unable to cope. Many people experience this before or during pregnancy, or in the first 2 years after becoming a parent. But if these feelings last longer than 2 weeks or have a big impact on your day-to day life then you could need help with your perinatal mental health. WHO IS THE HELPLINE FOR? - Anyone can experience perinatal mental health problems. This includes mums, dads, partners and carers in Kent and Medway. So, if things don't feel quite right, talk to us. HOW DO I GET IN TOUCH - Call 0800 107 0160 and press Option 2, or send us a webchat by clicking on the purple webchat box on the right hand side of your screen, this will only be visible when we are open. HOW OFTEN CAN I CALL? - You can call or webchat the helpline for a maximum of 20 minutes per day. If you need more frequent support than this, then we will be able to signpost you to other forms of support. WHEN ARE YOU OPEN? - Our perinatal helpline team will be available to support you on the following hours: Tuesday's 12noon– 5pm, Friday's 4pm – 9pm and Sunday's- 5pm – 9pm. You can still receive support outside of these hours, through our Main helpline, by selecting option 1. HOW MUCH WILL IT COST? - The helpline phone number is free to call from landlines and mobiles and webchat is free to use from any laptop, tablet or mobile. IS THE SERVICE CONFIDENTIAL? - Our service is confidential. We do not pass on information except in exceptional circumstances, for example, if we feel there is a serious risk of harm to you or another person. This is because of our duty of care to you and others. If we need to break your confidentiality we will, where possible tell you and explain the reasons why.

Release The Pressure Helpline - Kent

Services and Groups |Last updated: 01/12/2025

Life can get really tough sometimes, but talking can help. We have a highly trained and experienced team available 24/7 to provide expert support no matter what you are going through. The service is free to use, confidential and is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The service is for people aged 16+ in Kent and Medway. HOW DO I GET IN TOUCH ? - Don’t suffer in silence: Call 0800 107 0160, send us a webchat by clicking on the purple webchat box on the right hand side of your screen or text the word KENT to 85258 WHEN ARE YOU OPEN? - The helpline is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. HOW OFTEN CAN I CALL? - You can call or webchat the helpline for a maximum of 20 minutes per day. If you need more frequent support than this, then we will be able to signpost you to other forms of support HOW MUCH WILL THIS COST ? - The helpline phone number is free to call from landlines and mobiles and webchat is free to use from any laptop, tablet or mobile. IS THE SERVICE CONFIDENTIAL? - Our service is confidential. We do not pass on information except in exceptional circumstances, for example, if we feel there is a serious risk of harm to you or another person. This is because of our duty of care to you and others. If we need to break your confidentiality we will, where possible tell you and explain the reasons why.

I want to find local and online support

Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 27/11/2025

How can I find local and online support? If you are having difficulties with your mental health, there are people and places that can help — both nearby and online. If you are 18 or older and live in England, this is for you. Here we show you where to find support groups who understand what you are going through. Also, places in your community like...

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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Last updated: 28/11/2025

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...

I want to talk to someone about how I am feeling

Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 30/10/2025

I want to talk to someone about how I am feeling If you are 18 or older and live in England, this is for you. Sometimes life feels really hard, and it can help to talk about how you are feeling. Talking about your worries can make things feel a bit lighter. You might want to speak to someone you trust, like a friend or family member. But if that’s not...

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