Peter and Janine reflect on the death of their daughter, Becky, who very sadly took her life 18 months ago. They were offered support from Rethink Mental Illness’ Support After Suicide service in Surrey, which is run in partnership with the Surrey County …
In a world where the internet is boxing individuals in their own corners more than ever, James, Director of Communications and Campaigns at Rethink Mental Illness, makes his case to increase opportunities for social connection. I’m what’s known as a …
In May 1970, The Times published an article by John Pringle about caring for his son who lived with schizophrenia. The article resonated with thousands of carers, leading to the creation of Rethink Mental Illness. But sadly, many of the issues John spoke …
Coalition of organisations representing people living with mental illness and other disabilities calls for strategy that identifies and tackles drivers of mental ill-health across education, health, welfare and more. Letter calls for urgent investment to …
Peter and Janine reflect on the death of their daughter, Becky, who very sadly took her life 18 months ago. They were offered support from Rethink Mental Illness’ Support After Suicide service in Surrey, which is run in partnership with the Surrey County …
Andrew has been attending our Wiltshire Hearing Voices group after struggling with voice-hearing and unusual beliefs. For Mental Health Awareness Week, he shares how the group’s welcoming and supportive environment has helped him to live a more peaceful …
After very sadly losing her son to suicide, Ylang was offered help from Rethink Surrey Support After Suicide. She is fundraising for Rethink Mental Illness and next year, will be embarking on an unforgettable marathon through the Sahara Desert to honour …
At Rethink Mental Illness, our mission is to create communities that care about people living with mental illness. Because everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive, not just survive. But what is a community that cares? It’s not simply a phrase …
Alexander reflects on his long journey with mental illness and the hope he found along the way. Dedicated to breaking the unhealthy cycles he experienced as a child, Alexander looks forward to the future with his own family. I’ve lived with long-term …
How will we support you when sharing your story? We want you to share your experience as comfortably as possible. It may be useful to think about how much you’re happy to share with the public and how much you’d rather keep private. Thinking about your …
A stock photo has been used on this blog at the request of the author. After losing her brother to suicide, Hilary was struck with shock and unanswered questions. She reflects on the happy memories of her brother and the support she received from Rethink …
Ruth explores the parallels between stress-induced psychosis in 2007 and postpartum psychosis in 2019, where she was supported by an advocate from Rethink Mental Illness. She currently has a diagnosis of bipolar and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). …
Sam shares his experience with anxiety, highlighting symptoms of chest pain, constant overthinking and shame. However, being in nature and opening up has brought him closer to peace. Growing up in my teens, I knew people who suffered with anxiety, but …
We want to send the biggest congratulations, thank you, and every other positive word you can think of to the Rethink Mental Illness London Marathon 2025 runners. A team of 33 took on the world's most iconic race on Sunday 27 April, raising a record £ …
We want to send the biggest congratulations, thank you, and every other positive word you can think of to the Rethink Mental Illness London Marathon 2025 runners. A team of 33 took on the world's most iconic race on Sunday 27 April, raising a record £ …
Nigel Farage has claimed that doctors are “massively over-diagnosing” children with mental health conditions, and special educational needs and disabilities (Send). Let us be frank. This view is misguided, harmful, and totally out of touch. The real …
We are sad to say that Rethink Mental Illness has lost a dear friend and former trustee, Eve Thompson. Eve, who passed away last week aged 95, also previously held the position of chair of the board when we were known as the National Schizophrenia …
The Supreme Court in the UK has ruled that the legal definition of a woman should be based on biological sex. Mark Winstanley, Chief Executive of Rethink Mental Illness, said: “It's vital that we do everything possible to promote safety, dignity and …
Jen shares her experience dealing with suicidal thoughts, drawing attention to stigma and finding the right support. I’m 39 years old and have struggled with my mental health for as long as I can remember. I’ve experienced multiple bouts of suicidal …
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have released suicide and self-harm data for LGB+ people in England and Wales for the first time ever. The numbers paint a grave picture. People identifying as LGB+ are over twice as likely to self-harm or take …
