News and stories
For over fifty years we have been the voice of people severely affected by mental illness. Every year thousands of people see our media coverage, read our blogs and share the stories that matter to them. Take a look around our news and stories archive and be inspired today.
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Our response to The Keep Britain Working review
05/11/2025
For these reforms to succeed, they must include people with lived experience of severe mental illness from the start, shaping what ‘good work’ looks like.
Read more Read moreLengthy waits for mental health treatment leading to suicide attempts and job losses, new report reveals
07/10/2025
The latest Right Treatment, Right Time report from Rethink Mental Illness highlights worsening access to mental health support, with long waits for treatment leading to self-harm, lost jobs, suicide attempts and hospitalisation.
Read more Read moreWe respond to Prime Minister Keir Starmer's comments on investing in mental health treatment rather than social security
01/10/2025
We respond to comments from the Prime Minister Keir Starmer that there is a need to examine whether we should invest funds in mental health treatment rather than welfare, particular for young people.
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“Recovery is a journey and not a sprint” – Ethan’s story
27/11/2025
Whilst using secure services, Ethan participated in a project undertaken by the Lived Experience Insights team at Rethink Mental Illness, looking into collaborative risk assessment and management in these settings. He shares his journey from detainment to hope.
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“I see recovery as a kintsugi vase” – Robin’s story
12/11/2025
Robin was out of work for years when his psychosis and depression was at its worst. With support from our Coventry & Warwickshire IPS service, Robin has regained his confidence and self-belief.
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“I had someone who could advocate for me” – Amanda’s story
11/11/2025
Amanda, who lives with autism, C-PTSD (complex post-traumatic stress disorder), depression and ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder), shares her experience getting back into work with support from our Coventry & Warwickshire IPS service.
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“I feel like I’m actually moving forward in life” – Daniel’s story
11/11/2025
Daniel, who experiences paranoid schizophrenia, shares how our Coventry and Warwickshire IPS Service boosted his self-confidence. He is now back in work and a part of his community.
Read more Read moreMeet our 2025 Pringle Award Winners
30/10/2025
On Thursday 23rd October, Rethink Mental Illness announced our 2025 award winners at our awards ceremony in London. Our annual awards recognise people and groups who have made a real difference to people severely affected by mental illness during the previous year.
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Meet Tony Fisher, our 2025 Bill Pringle Art Award Winner
30/10/2025
Tony's entry for the Bill Pringle award for Art beautifully captured different age groups coming together to produce a beautiful sound and a sense of wellbeing.
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Meet Eleanor Cantor our 2025 Bill Pringle Poetry Award Winner
30/10/2025
Eleanor is a keen poet and chose to base her entry around support groups. This poem was not only based on the support group she regularly attends, but also on all the other support groups she has attended, facilitated, read about, and heard about.
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Transforming the understanding and treatment of mental health conditions through research: Our new partnership
For every person living with mental illness, just £9 is invested in research, compared to £228 for cancer. That’s why we’re proud to partner with Akrivia Health to support their groundbreaking new study GlobalMinds.
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"Equality, diversity and inclusion are not corporate buzz words"
It’s been three years since Rethink Mental Illness started its Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) strategic journey. Peter Alleyne, from our EDI and Involvement team reflects on the importance of diversity on mental health outcomes and missteps organisations typically make.
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Legacy of Raymond Briggs lives on with new book supporting Rethink Mental Illness
This autumn, we’re thrilled to celebrate the extraordinary legacy of author and illustrator Raymond Briggs through the rerelease of his book The Strange House.
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People more likely to wait longer for mental health treatment
Our exclusive analysis of NHS data with the BBC has showed people in England are nearly 12 times more likely to face long waits for mental health treatment than physical treatment. This is unacceptable.
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What’s going on with the Welfare Bill?
If you’re feeling confused and frustrated by the handling of the government’s Welfare Bill, so are we. But here’s what you need to know, and how we plan to continue to fight for people living with mental illness.
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Rates of people living with a common mental health condition on the rise in England - something needs to change
More people in England are experiencing a common mental health condition, according to NHS data released today. The figures demand a shift in thinking and demonstrate that the policy failings of the last decade are coming home to roost.
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“No wrong door”: How a train station wellbeing hub is saving lives
Since launching in May 2025, The Hub, founded by Rethink Mental Illness and West Midland Trains, has opened its doors to dozens of people in the Wolverhampton area, offering life-changing mental health support.
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