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 …
Molly has been waiting for mental health treatment frequently and for very long periods of time. She speaks up on the critical impact this had on her complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD). I’m 25 years old and for as long as I can remember, I’ve …
For our Waiting Times campaign, we hear from Elizabeth, who lives with schizoaffective disorder and was waiting over a year for treatment. I have schizoaffective disorder and was waiting over a year for community mental health support. I have finally …
1.8 million people are on a waiting list for NHS mental health treatment There are now 12 times as many people waiting 18 months for mental health treatment than for physical health. Our new report, Right Treatment, Right Time, surveyed people severely …
Improving outcomes for marginalised communities in mental health requires a fundamental shift in how services are designed, delivered, and evaluated. Too often, a "one-size-fits-all" approach ignores the lived experiences of racialised and …
Mental health research has long been underfunded and overlooked, despite the millions of people affected by mental illness. For every person living with mental illness, just £9 is invested in research, compared to £228 for cancer. While existing treatments …
Mental health research has long been underfunded and overlooked, despite the millions of people affected by mental illness. For every person living with mental illness, just £9 is invested in research, compared to £228 for cancer. While existing treatments …
I also leaned into meditation and mindfulness. This helped me observe my anxious thoughts and sensations without spiralling into panic. I learned that acceptance wasn’t about giving up; it was about continuing to live despite discomfort. I even found joy …
Donna has been exploring her creativity through music and art, finding that this lessens her anxiety. She is a proud member of Rethink Mental Illness and shares her vibrant photo diary. I’ve had social anxiety for a few years. I’ve tried many therapies, …
This autumn, we’re thrilled to celebrate the extraordinary legacy of author and illustrator Raymond Briggs through the rerelease of his book The Strange House. Manderley Press will republish the charming 1960s story, set in and inspired by Wimbledon …
How can I manage thoughts of suicide? These tips are for you if you are having thoughts of suicide and ‘in the moment.’ For more information on longer term care, see our page on Suicidal thoughts - How to cope. Talk to someone you trust: Share your …
Shanice explores her journey with bipolar disorder, reflecting on difficult first experiences with the condition and how she found self-acceptance. My bipolar type two journey didn’t begin with the correct diagnosis. It first came wrapped in the label of …
Amy shares her thoughts on what it’s like to be out of work whilst living with a mental illness. What happens when all your worth to society is encapsulated in one thing alone? We hear over and again about work. About ‘hard working people’ and employment. …
The emotional intensity has got worse over the years. I tried everything to keep my distance from football and from Leeds: following scores online instead of watching games, supporting a different team, even trying to engage with other sports more, like …
People in England are nearly 12 times more likely to face long waits for mental health treatment than physical treatment. This is unacceptable. Our exclusive analysis of NHS data with the BBC showed that in May, 14,586 people had waited 18+ months for …
In my case, for nine years I have been repeating to myself about ten times every day, that I must hold my breath for 15 - 20 seconds when I start to feel bad, powerless or have an urge to self-harm. It helps me to relieve pressure and feel calmer. The …
In my case, for nine years I have been repeating to myself about ten times every day, that I must hold my breath for 15 - 20 seconds when I start to feel bad, powerless or have an urge to self-harm. It helps me to relieve pressure and feel calmer. The …
Although Emma was excited about her newborn, she developed postnatal depression after a traumatic birth and found her eating disorder symptoms creep back up. With support from a postnatal charity, she is now in a safer place. Thinking becoming a mum would …
