Blogs

06 2025

• Rachel Kelly - Connect more worry less

  Rachel Kelly is a best-selling writer, speaker and campaigner who has shared her own lived experience in her work. She has been a valued ambassador for Rethink Mental Illness over many years. We interviewed Rachel following the publication of her recent book, The Gift of Teenagers: Connect More, Worry Less. Together, we explored misconceptions, generational differences and how to have supportive conversations with children and young people about their mental health.

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• “I have learnt to give myself some grace” – Millie’s story

  Millie experienced depression, self-harm and undiagnosed ADHD (attention deficit hyperactive disorder) during her adolescence. After five years, she has finally got her ADHD diagnosis and practices self-acceptance.

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• “The siblings carry a huge weight” – Eleanor’s story

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• “I didn’t realise for a very long time that I’d been a carer” – Jonathan’s story

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• “It’s only me that knows the history of his illness” – Stella’s story

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