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For nearly 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.

Latest Press Releases

Rethink Mental Illness welcomes fresh inquest into Jodey Whiting's death

17/03/2023

Jodey Whiting took her own life just days after her benefits were stopped. Her mother Joy Dove has won an appeal for a fresh inquest into Jodey's death. Read our response here.

16/03/2023

Our response to Jeremy Hunt's debut budget as Chancellor, with analysis of what it means for people living with mental illness.

27/02/2023

Our new survey shows how people severely affected by mental illness are struggling to access support this winter, from GP appointments to crisis care, as we call on the government to reconsider their decision to scrap the 10-year Mental Health and Wellbeing Plan.

09/02/2023

A report from the National Audit Office shows more people are being treated by NHS mental health services than ever before, but as demand grows we call for significant action to ensure people can access the treatment they need.

03/02/2023

An inspection of women's prison HMP Eastwood Park at the end of last year has found that women experiencing mental illness were being kept in appalling conditions. Rethink Mental Illness has responded, read here.

27/01/2023

Rethink Mental Illness comments on the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of Laura Winham, who had a diagnosis of schizophrenia.

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Latest Blogs and Stories

The power of memoir-writing in the wake of suicide bereavement - Hollie's story

15/03/2023

After losing her father to suicide, Hollie used storytelling to make sense of her grief and to manage her own anxiety disorder. Though writing and publishing her memoir was far from cathartic, it was a way of reconstructing her trauma; to keep her father alive.

13/03/2023

People who find themselves in a mental health hospital should expect to be kept safe, cared for with respect and dignity, and given appropriate treatment that helps them to recover. But sadly, this is too often not the case. In this blog, we will outline the work we've done in this area and provide recommendations for change.

08/03/2023

In this blog for International Women's Day, our Director of Finances and Estates, Tracey Simkins, talks about the progress made by women across the world, but also looks at the significant journey still to go in the pursuit of gender equity.

07/03/2023

In this blog, James shares two coping mechanisms that have been important for his recovery: befriending his mental illness and writing for joy and relaxation. James reflects on his long journey, from being sectioned to becoming an author. Though the past few years have been full of ups and downs, it has encouraged him to learn more about his condition and to support others in similar situations.

06/03/2023

Georgina reflects on her long-term struggle with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and how far she has come since her last crisis. Although her condition was unmanageable ten years ago, disrupting her goals, relationships and physical health, Georgina has taken steps to better her wellbeing and is now able to appreciate life more. Read this story for a slice of hope.

02/03/2023

In this blog, David reflects on the presence of mental illness in his life; how it has not only affected him, but his friends and family. After experiencing depression and anxiety, losing his friends to suicide and caring for his mother, who was diagnosed with schizophrenia, David is passionate about raising awareness and creating positive change. He recently went on a 14-day trek in Nepal to raise money for Rethink Mental Illness. Read more about his journey here.

01/03/2023

For Eating Disorder Awareness Week, Molly shares her experience of recovering from an eating disorder. In a world that is obsessed with diet culture and unattainable beauty standards, Molly explores the importance of self-love, body positivity and the freedoms that recovery can bring.

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