Psychotic depression
Katie was in her 30s when she experienced psychotic depression. It wasn't until her father was sectioned 10 years later that she finally understood her own psychosis.
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EastEnders working with Rethink Mental Illness on depression with psychotic symptoms storyline
TV soap EastEnders is set to air a storyline where character Phil Mitchell experiences depression with psychotic symptoms, with input from Rethink Mental Illness and other charities.
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Understanding depression with psychotic symptoms
Depression with psychotic symptoms, like hallucinations and delusions, is a mental illness that is treatable with with medication, and talking therapy.
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How to start a conversation with someone living with a mental illness
It's Time to Talk Day - the nation’s biggest mental health conversation. We asked our lived experience volunteers how they would want someone to start a supportive conversation about mental health.
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Three groups of young people who are missing out on mental health support
Over the past decade, the number of young people struggling with their mental health has climbed, and many of them are not receiving the support they need.
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The hidden toll of CAMHS waiting lists on young people’s mental health
Imagine being a teenager struggling with your mental health having to wait months to see a professional. This is the heartbreaking reality for thousands of young people.
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Rethink Mental Illness nominated for British Diversity Award
We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for the Charity or Not-For-Profit of the Year at the British Diversity Awards for our work to become truly anti-racist.
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The young people too complex for schools, but ‘not complex enough’ for CAMHS
Thousands of young people are stuck in limbo with mental health needs too complex for school-based support but not considered "acute" enough for specialist services.
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Mental health services will only improve if they listen to the people who use them
Do you have experience living with mental illness, or of caring for someone who does? If so, you've got a chance to help shape the future of community mental health services in England.
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Why young people struggle to transition to adult mental health services
Each year, thousands of young people face the challenging transition from Children and Adolescent to Adult Mental Health Services are falling through the cracks.
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Conditions and symptoms
1 in 4 people will experience a mental illness in their lifetime. Learn more about conditions, symptoms and diagnoses so you can get the help you need.
Living with mental illness
With the right treatment and support people living with mental illness can recover. Find out what help and support is available for you or a loved one.
Your rights and restrictions
If you experience mental illness or care for someone who does, it’s vital to know your rights. Read our advice on mental health laws, social care, welfare, and more.