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Media Centre

Our press and media team works with journalists across the UK. We provide a range of services to media, including comment on breaking news, plus interviews with experts and people with lived experience of mental illness.

Our latest press releases

Rethink Mental Illness responds to Autumn Statement

22/11/2023

Today the government made its Autumn Statement, which set out a raft of changes to the support people receive through the benefits system. Read our response here.

21/11/2023

Rethink Mental Illness comments on new statistics from NHS England which show one in five children and young people in England aged eight to 25 had a probable mental disorder in 2023, with significant increase in the prevalence of eating disorders.

16/11/2023

The government has published a plan aimed at supporting people with long-term health conditions back into work. Read our response here.

07/11/2023

In the King's Speech today, it was confirmed that the Mental Health Act will not be reformed before the next general election as promised. See our response here.

20/10/2023

Rethink Mental Illness says access to mental health care is too limited and the quality of that care is 'under strain' in response to annual CQC report.

25/08/2023

The government has today announced a £10m grant fund for charities to deliver initiatives addressing suicide. Read our response here.

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How to contact the media team

If you are a UK journalist with a media enquiry please contact us using the details below:

Email: media@rethink.org
Tel: 0207 840 3138

Our press office is monitored outside of office hours to support urgent media requests, including bank holidays and weekends.

Before contacting us please note that, as a small team, we're unable to assist with student requests, or support articles or broadcast items that have not yet been commissioned.