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“The extraordinary power of love” – Ylang’s story

13/05/2025

After very sadly losing her son to suicide, Ylang was offered help from Rethink Surrey Support After Suicide. She is fundraising for Rethink Mental Illness and next year, will be embarking on an unforgettable marathon through the Sahara Desert to honour her son.

“There was a lot of hope” – Andrew’s story

11/05/2025

Andrew has been attending our Wiltshire Hearing Voices group after struggling with voice-hearing and unusual beliefs. For Mental Health Awareness Week, he shares how the group’s welcoming and supportive environment has helped him to live a more peaceful life.

“Life has a way of guiding you” – Alexander’s story

06/05/2025

Alexander reflects on his long journey with mental illness and the hope he found along the way. Dedicated to breaking the unhealthy cycles he experienced as a child, Alexander looks forward to the future with his own family.

What is a community that cares?

02/05/2025

At Rethink Mental Illness, our mission is to create communities that care about people living with mental illness. Because everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive, not just survive. But what is a community that cares?

Parallels of psychosis – Ruth’s story

30/04/2025

Ruth explores the parallels between stress-induced psychosis in 2007 and postpartum psychosis in 2019, where she was supported by an advocate from Rethink Mental Illness. She currently has a diagnosis of bipolar and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).

“When you open up, so do they” – Sam’s story

29/04/2025

Sam shares his experience with anxiety, highlighting symptoms of chest pain, constant overthinking and shame. However, being in nature and opening up has brought him closer to peace.

London Marathon runners break record for Rethink Mental Illness

28/04/2025

A team of 33 took on the London Marathon for Rethink Mental Illness on Sunday 27 April, shattering a record for us. We wanted to send them all the biggest thank you imaginable.