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“One thing the C-PTSD narrative lacks is hope”
For PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Awareness Day, Ida powerfully captures her experience of complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD) and how she manages it.
Read Ida's story Read Ida's storyWhat do you know about PTSD?
Post traumatic stress disorder is a misunderstood condition, one we all need to understand more. Use our advice and information page to learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatments.
Understand more about PTSD Understand more about PTSDElection talk: What are the parties saying about mental heath?
All major political parties are sharing their plans for the country if they get voted in on 4 July. We've pulled together this summary of pledges made about mental health.
Read the party pledges Read the party pledgesWhen someone’s mental health starts to decline, acting quickly is crucial
4 in 5 people experiencing a deterioration in their mental health say they weren’t seen quickly enough. Our Right Treatment, Right Care report is calling on the next government to fix our mental health system.
Read the revealing report Read the revealing reportManaging your mental health in the heatwave
This week is set to be a hot one, with yellow heat health alerts in place for most of England. Warm weather can be fun for many, but a heatwave can have a severe impact on our mental health.
Read our advice for a heatwave Read our advice for a heatwaveSnap out of it?
With the right management, depression can be treated. But it is certainly not something that we can just 'snap out of'.
Learn more about depression Learn more about depressionBecome a member today
For less than a price of coffee each month you can join a community facing mental illness together. Learn about the benefits of becoming a Rethink Mental Illness member and sign up today.
Become a member Become a member"What helped me with my anxiety was to simply accept how I feel"
Dominika reflects on her journey with anxiety disorder and stress-induced health issues, and how our advice and information service gave her the tools to appreciate life more.
Read Dominika's story Read Dominika's storyGet advice and information
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.
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We put lived experience and passion at the heart of everything we do. Why not join over 1500 other mental health professionals by applying for a role at Rethink Mental Illness? Make your passion our passion.
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