Living with mental illness: in their own words
“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.
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“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.
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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.
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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.
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Living with ‘borderpolar’ – Alex’s story
17/08/2026
Alex shares his experience of living with a dual mental health diagnosis, touching on symptoms of mood swings, unstable relationships and psychosis.
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“I was in bed for about three months” – Denise’s story
06/08/2026
After Denise very sadly lost her son to suicide, Rethink’s Support After Suicide Service reached out to her. With their help, she is slowly finding ways to make sense of her grief.
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Community Mental Health Centres: the new government announcement explained
05/08/2026
Today (5 August 2026) the government announced the rollout of 100 new mental health community centres today. But what does this mean for people who need these services?
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