Blogs

02 2026

• In Other Words: Five metaphors for mental illness

  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.

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• Better care, safer care: How to transform patient safety in mental health settings

  Explore the systemic issues affecting mental health inpatient safety and discover how better workforce, culture, and accountability can drive safer, high‑quality care.

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• “Good things can happen” – Chris’ story

  Chris shares his journey with schizoaffective disorder, noting the support from NHS therapy and Rethink Mental Illness’ advice and information service.

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