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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 08/04/2024
This section has information about the symptoms and causes of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It explains who might develop PTSD and the treatment options. It is for anyone affected by trauma or PTSD and their family, friends and carers.
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“Reaching out was the best thing I’ve ever done” – Patrick’s story
Last updated: 24/10/2023
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Spring Appeal
1 min read |Last updated: 28/03/2024
Helping people to help others Every month, our Advice and Information Service receive almost 300 calls from people who find themselves trying to navigate the mental health and benefits system. The support our team provides has become a vital lifeline for those that call. Liz – a volunteer who joined us in September – has experienced depression herself....
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Symptoms of psychosis significantly increased during pandemic
1 min read |Last updated: 18/10/2021
*** Please note this article was corrected on 20/10. These statistics have been revised following the identification of a data quality issue with the information provided to NHS Digital *** The charity Rethink Mental Illness has raised alarm at the significant increase in the number of people referred to mental health services with suspected First Episodes...
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Demand for mental health advice soars in year after first lockdown
1 min read |Last updated: 23/03/2021
Charity sees surge in demand for mental health advice one year after first national lockdown, and warns that NHS and social care mental health services need to be ready to meet increased demand for support from people whose mental health has been severely impacted by the pandemic. Rethink Mental Illness has reported a significant increase in the number...
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