Georgia shares how she better managed borderline personality disorder (BPD) through DBT (dialectical behaviour therapy), Rethink Mental Illness’ advice and information online and self-compassion. For as long as I can remember, I struggled with intense …
by Brian Dow, Deputy Chief Executive of Rethink Mental Illness and Chief Executive of Mental Health UK Over the past week, public discussion on mental health has been loud, confusing and at times steeped in myth and storytelling. It would be easy to be …
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 …
Joshua is currently in a psychiatric unit for young people, getting treatment for anxiety and depression. He shares his favourite DBT (dialectic behavioural therapy) skills when managing distress. Anxiety, autism and depression are conditions I have been …
I was very impressed and my tears fell with joy. Over the next few days, I absorbed my new surroundings and then wrote to the Care Quality Commission (CQC) about my overwhelmingly positive experience. My rehabilitation and recovery programmes included …
You usually must complain within 1 year of you realising there is a problem. You should: Use the words ‘formal complaint.’ Keep a written record of what happens at each step. You can follow the steps below to try to resolve your issue. If at any point it …
Mental illness can be severe and enduring. The symptoms can be so severe that some people are unable to work. But many people living with mental illness are highly motivated to find and stay in employment. They often hold qualifications, transferable …
A panic attack is a sudden feeling of intense fear or discomfort that can cause both mental and physical symptoms. These may include a fast heartbeat, sweating, heavy and fast breathing, hot flushes, shaking, dizziness, and a feeling of impending doom or …
From the very beginning, the IPS service was really welcoming and friendly. They didn’t make me feel judged for not knowing where to start. They sat down with me, helped me create a proper CV and showed me how to upload it to employment websites. That …
Amanda, who lives with autism, C-PTSD (complex post-traumatic stress disorder), depression and ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder), shares her experience getting back into work with support from our Coventry & Warwickshire IPS service. …
Pam was part of our 2025 London Marathon Team, and was recognised by our fundraising team for her incredibly positive and supportive attitude. Whether it was her early morning runs, brilliant fundraising ideas (including a golf day!) or just her general …
The Sanctuary Community Mental Health Hub (Walsall) provides goal-based support for people aged 17+ in Walsall to manage their mental health. They offer this through a range of different support services, such as one-to-one targeted support, coffee and …
The Rethink Manchester Support Group was originally established by group leader Mary in 2009 as a carer group, but transitioned in 2018 to become a group open to anyone who is either affected by or knows and supports someone affected by mental health. …
Support Groups. Here we gather Birds of a feather Calling for more of our kind In parish halls In backrooms We erect Our church of the poisoned and beautiful mind. We don’t worship or pray There is no judgment day Just “take it a day at a time” We give …
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I am so incredibly honoured to receive this award. It was completely unexpected, which makes it an even greater privilege. In the depths of mental illness, you can often feel so lost - without a voice, without direction, without a future - and too often …
Caroline very sadly lost her father and a close friend to suicide. After accessing our Swindon and Wiltshire Support After Suicide Service, she has finally been able to process her grief. My dad had always been a strange part of my life. He was a biker, …
Caroline very sadly lost her father and a close friend to suicide. After accessing our Swindon and Wiltshire Support After Suicide Service, she has finally been able to process her grief. My dad had always been a strange part of my life. He was a biker, …
Elizabeth lives with schizoaffective disorder. She waited over a year for treatment and shares the impact that long waits had on her life. I have schizoaffective disorder and was waiting over a year for community mental health support. I have finally got …
Mental health is about overall wellbeing. Mental illness is term for diagnosable conditions that affect a person’s thinking, feeling, or behaviour. Everyone has mental health, just like everyone has physical health. But not everyone will experience a …
