Rethink Mental Illness statement on the end of the Nottingham Inquiry

09/09/2026

As the Inquiry draws to a close, it is important that we hold on to two truths at the same time. The first is the devastating impact that violence has on victims, families and communities. The second is that the overwhelming majority of people living with mental illness are not violent and are far more likely to experience harm themselves.

We respond to Timms review interim report on PIP

09/07/2026

The interim report of the Timms review has highlighted the dehumanising assessments that disabled people face when accessing PIP. Read our response.

MPs’ offices acting as ‘hidden mental health service’, research reveals

08/07/2026

Staff in MPs' offices are supporting suicidal constituents and managing rising levels of mental health-related casework despite having no training on this, a new report reveals.

PIP system traps people experiencing mental illness in “vicious cycle” of recovery and relapse, new report warns

02/07/2026

New evidence from Rethink Mental Illness highlights how the current design of the PIP system is causing harm 

'A significant step forward': We welcome new cross-government mental health strategy

15/05/2026

The government has announced significant 10-year cross-government strategy to improve mental health care. We welcome what could prove to be a significant step forward for people living with mental illness.

'Government must now set a more ambitious goal': We respond to news of additional 8,500 mental health workers

30/04/2026

Our charity welcomes the positive increase in staff, buta says the government must now go further and faster to solve the workforce crisis and meet the scale of urgency and need.

Back to work - Shaun's story

20/09/2026

After a difficult period of homelessness and unemployment, Shaun sought help from Durham’s Connect to Work IPS Employment Service. He’s now settled in his new home and workplace.

My brother’s journey with schizophrenia – Carly’s story

15/09/2026

Carly reflects on growing up with her brother, Stephen, who lives with schizophrenia. This year she took on the London Marathon, raising money for Rethink Mental Illness.

A chance to give back – Mike’s story

11/09/2026

Mike lives with bipolar disorder and volunteers for our Brent Mental Health Service as a Befriender. He shares a bit about his role and how he supports people to get back into the community.

“I made sixteen suicide attempts before I was finally sectioned” – Daniel’s story

09/09/2026

Daniel shares his experience with suicide for World Suicide Prevention Day. He explores the importance of early intervention and getting the right treatment, at the right time.

“I lost both my parents to suicide” – Deborah’s story

07/09/2026

Deborah explores her complicated journey navigating suicide bereavement. With help from our Gloucestershire Support After Suicide Service, she is in a much calmer place.

Handmade cutlery and a fluorescent running coat: What’s left behind after suicide?

07/09/2026

For World Suicide Prevention Day, Carl reflects on the thoughts, feelings, and things that were left behind after his uncle took his own life.

Bereaved by suicide – Jeremy’s story

26/08/2026

Jeremy accessed Rethink’s Bereaved by Suicide Service when his sister very sadly took her own life. With long-term support, he is now able to process his grief.