Having a new Mental Health Act is a step in the right direction to an improved mental health system. But the new legislation won’t make all the changes we need to see. There is still a long way to go ...

Here at Rethink Mental Illness, we're passionate about providing a platform for real, authentic stories of living with a mental illness. Over the next five weeks, we'll share five stories. Each one is ...

This section looks at what to do if someone has treated you unfairly because of your mental illness. It explains a law called the Equality Act 2010 and how it might apply to you when you are at work, ...

Individuals who are friends, colleagues, loved ones, parents, siblings, and everything in between. Individuals who have to deal with work stress, dodgy Wi-Fi, dating drama, the cost of living crisis – ...

If you think you need to see a schizophrenia specialist through the NHS, start by visiting your GP. They’ll assess your needs and, if appropriate, refer you to the right mental health team. For urgent ...

PTSD stands for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. It is a mental illness that can develop after experiencing or witnessing something traumatic, such as a serious accident, assault, or other distressing ...

On Wednesday 14th January, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) published their report into the Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The CQC report found there had been breaches of regulation ...

The Office for National Statistics has published data on leading causes of death by sexual orientation for the first time. “It is deeply concerning that the data shows suicide is the second leading ...

For 50 years, Rethink Mental Illness has campaigned to improve the quality of life for everyone severely affected by mental illness. Campaigning is all about creating change and we are pleased that ...

Looking for practical ways to support your mental health? Here are ten straightforward tips you can use every day to help you feel more balanced and resilient.

Open Dialogue is a collaborative way of supporting someone through a mental health crisis, focusing on the whole family and support network instead of just the individual. It brings everyone together ...

Carers Week runs from 9-15 June and is a powerful moment to shine a light on the people who care for someone living with mental illness—often family members or close friends who provide vital, unpaid ...