Antidepressants aren’t “bad” for you, but like any medication, they have both benefits and risks. Your doctor will help you find what works best for you. What are the benefits? Antidepressants can be effective for treating depression, anxiety, and other …
If someone you care about is experiencing psychosis, you can help by staying calm, focusing on their feelings, and offering practical support. Here’s how to make a real difference, step by step. Psychosis is when someone loses touch with reality. They …
This blog is part of a series written by Becky, junior designer at Rethink Mental Illness There is a lot of talk about the impact of social media on young people’s mental health. And rightly so. With harmful algorithms designed to keep you hooked, the …
This blog is part of a series written by Becky, junior designer at Rethink Mental Illness There is a lot of talk about the impact of social media on young people’s mental health. And rightly so. With harmful algorithms designed to keep you hooked, the …
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 until we have a mental health system that works for …
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 written by a real person who describes their …
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 to find the best way forward, with open conversations …
Dissociation is when you feel disconnected from your thoughts, feelings, memories, or sense of who you are. It’s a common response to stress or trauma and can affect anyone. This blog explains what dissociation is, what it feels like, and how you can …
Rebecca shares her experience living with health anxiety, recounting her worst episodes. She praises the support from therapy, support groups and Rethink Mental Illness’ Advice and Information Service. Health anxiety has always been a quiet passenger in my …
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 …
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 …
Mental health research has the power to transform lives - yet for too long, it hasn’t had the funding, visibility or urgency it deserves. Many people severely affected by mental illness are still faced with limited treatment options, still experiencing …
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 …
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