For National Schizophrenia Awareness Day (25 July), we asked people living with schizophrenia to share the misconceptions they sadly still hear about their condition. Here are the shocking replies. Names have been changed for anonymity.
After serving time in prison, Paul experienced a psychotic breakdown which later manifested into schizophrenia. For National Schizophrenia Awareness Day, Paul reflects on his long, yet inspiring journey. I’m a 55 year old Christian writer, filmmaker, actor …
Schizophrenia is a mental illness affecting the way you think, feel and behave. It’s a severe condition, but one that can be managed. If you were to believe betrayals in film and media however, you’d understandably think schizophrenia is something stopping …
Did you know that Black men are 3.5 times more likely to be detained under the Mental Health Act than their white counterparts? Mental health and mental illness can impact anybody. But prevalence of mental illness – and outcomes within our mental health …
After serving time in prison, Paul experienced a psychotic breakdown which later manifested into schizophrenia. For National Schizophrenia Awareness Day, Paul reflects on his long, yet inspiring journey. I’m a 55 year old Christian writer, filmmaker, actor …
That's just not true. It's also not true about schizophrenia. Yet every day people living with schizophrenia hear misconceptions like this about their condition. It does not mean split personality. It doesn't stop you living a fulfilled life. …
For me, one constant accompaniment to OCD is a sense of threat. The threat could be germs, which might become linked to a person or object. This leads to mental heaviness, wherever that threat is (on me, someone else, an object, in the air). Everything is …
Rethink Mental Illness is delighted at the inclusion of the Mental Health Bill in today's King's Speech. The Mental Health Bill is designed to reform the outdated Mental Health Act - a collection of laws dictating the treatment someone living with …
For me, one constant accompaniment to OCD is a sense of threat. The threat could be germs, which might become linked to a person or object. This leads to mental heaviness, wherever that threat is (on me, someone else, an object, in the air). Everything is …
In 2018, an independent panel made recommendations for improving the Mental Health Act. It took the government until 2022 to release a draft Mental Health Bill to make changes. That Bill was reviewed with suggestions by organisations like ourselves. The …
The developers of a video game raising awareness of psychosis has donated £7,000 to Rethink Mental Illness. Ninja Theory, based in Cambridge, gave the generous gift after the release of Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II and the success of their mental health …
After experiencing a manic episode, Vhea was detained under the Mental Health Act and diagnosed with bipolar disorder. With support from her family and friends, she now works as a mental health nurse, hopeful for the future. I wanted to start this by …
We would like to ask you some questions about the information you get before an election, registering to vote and voting, and what you think can be done to make it better. You do not have to answer every question. The instructions will help you to only …
During university, Cara experienced psychosis for the first time. After a suicide attempt and multiple hospital admissions, Cara was supported by the Early Intervention team. She now works as a student mental health nurse and is the happiest she’s ever …
After experiencing a manic episode, Vhea was sectioned and diagnosed with bipolar disorder. With support from her family and friends, she now works as a mental health nurse, hopeful for the future. I wanted to start this by sharing how I see myself. I see …
We hear more about mental health than ever before. Despite improved public attitudes, and the hard work of our NHS, too many people are still being failed by a system that is not able to meet the scale of the problem. It is time politicians pledged to fix …
How is PTSD treated? PTSD is mainly treated with talking therapies, medication or a mixture of both. What are NICE guidelines? NICE stands for National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. They make recommendation to the NHS about what treatment …
"I have developed my skills with training and experience and now feel much more confident in my abilities than ever before. I love the time I spend volunteering for Rethink Mental Illness and value hearing other experiences and perspectives. I have …
The sad thing is, life doesn't work like that. When I got out of the traumatic situation, I decided not to deal with any of it. I'm out now, what's the point of going on about it? I'm moving on with my life. And for a while it worked. The …
The sad thing is, life doesn't work like that. When I got out of the traumatic situation, I decided not to deal with any of it. I'm out now, what's the point of going on about it? I'm moving on with my life. And for a while it worked. The …
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