15/01/2026

On Wednesday 14th January, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) published their report into the Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

14/01/2026

The Office for National Statistics has published data on leading causes of death by sexual orientation for the first time. Read our response here.

04/12/2025

The government has announced a review into the prevalence of and support for mental health conditions, ADHD and autism. Read more here.

02/12/2025

The Health and Social Care Committee has warned that the government risks missing a 'golden opportunity' to transform community mental health services. Read our response here.

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.

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.

26/01/2026

Over the next five weeks, we'll share five stories. Each one is written by a real person who describes their experience of mental illness as a metaphor. We'll be updating this page every week, so keep an eye out for the next story.

06/01/2026

Rebecca shares her experience living with health anxiety, recounting her worst episodes. She praises the support from therapy, support groups and Rethink Mental Illness’ Advice and Information Service.

11/12/2025

Georgia shares how she better managed borderline personality disorder (BPD) through DBT (dialectical behaviour therapy), Rethink Mental Illness’ advice and information online and self-compassion.

02/12/2025

Joshua is currently in a psychiatric unit for young people, getting treatment for anxiety and depression. He shares his favourite DBT (dialectic behavioural therapy) skills when managing distress.

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.

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. 

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.