Christmas can be a magical time for many. But it can be a stressful time for others. Read our tips on looking after your mental health over Christmas.

Transgender people in England are five times more likely to have a long-term mental health condition than cisgender people. For Transgender Awareness Week we have some tips to maintain wellbeing.

After losing his dad to suicide, Kev Betts' life changed direction. 20 years on, he co-runs the company launching Run Up to Christmas: a brand new fundraising event for Rethink Mental Illness.

The government announced changes to the Work Capability Assessment in the Autumn Budget. Jonathan Andrew, Head of Public Affairs at Rethink, looks at how they impact people living with mental illness.

After years of campaigning, consulting and amending, the new Mental Health Bill was introduced to Parliament on 6 November 2024. This is a huge step towards modernising the dated Mental Health Act.  

Rethink Mental Illness and MQ Mental Health Research recently held a roundtable discussion about the challenges faced the in mental health research sector.

This week is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Awareness Week. We're here to tell the truth about a common, yet misunderstood condition.

For #BlackHistoryMonth, Peter wrote about the impact of this summer's UK race riots on the mental health of the Black community.

BBC Garden Rescue presenter, Chris Hull, is backing Let's Rethink, our campaign to encourage more people to rethink their preconceptions and stigma towards people severely affected by mental illness.

Rethink Mental Illness launches new campaign, Let's Rethink, encouraging more people to rethink their preconceptions and stigma towards people severely affected by mental illness.

40% of Britons think a 10-minute slot with their GP is not enough time, according to the Guardian. But there are a few steps you can take to prepare for an appointment about your mental health.

Do you know anyone who's done some amazing campaigning to support people living with mental illness in the last 12 months? Nominate them (or yourself) for a 2024 Janey Antoniou Award and a chance to win £1,000.

The Care Quality Commission has published a report highlighting the fundamental failures in Valdo Calocane’s mental health care, which contributed to the tragic deaths of Grace O’Malley-Kumar, Barnaby Webber, and Ian Coates last summer.

My name’s Jake, and I’m running 100 marathons in 100 days to raise money for Rethink Mental Illness. Why? That’s a very good question.

Four ambitious influencers are taking on the huge challenge of completing six half marathons in one year for Rethink Mental Illness.

Rethink Mental Illness and Black Minds Matter have partnered to shine a light on the unique intersection of race and mental health for the Black community.

Rethink Mental Illness is delighted at the inclusion of the Mental Health Bill in today's King's Speech - marking a commitment to reforming the outdated Mental Health Act.

The developers of a video game raising awareness of psychosis has donated £7,000 to Rethink Mental Illness. Ninja Theory, based in Cambridge, gave the generous gift after the release of Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II.

Until we address the issues under the surface, we will continue to see increased demand on overstretched public services.

We’re fed up of the stigma people living with mental illness still have to endure. We asked people what misconception about their condition frustrates them most.

For Mental Health Awareness Week, Rethink Mental Illness featured on BBC News to discuss the benefits of exercising with a mental illness and the barriers to doing so.

We have partnered with industry-leading fitness company FitPro to remove the barriers to exercise for people living with mental illness.

We asked people on social media what they wanted the world to know about living with a mental illness for Mental Health Awareness Week.

We are honoured to share that we are one of three charities left a gift in the will of beloved author and illustrator Raymond Briggs CBE, a lifetime member of our charity. 

A squad of superstar runners tackled the iconic London Marathon 2025 to raise over £61,000 for Rethink Mental Illness.

A team of 37 runners tackled the London Landmarks Half Marathon on Sunday 7 April and raised a whopping £22,828 for Rethink Mental Illness.

We are delighted to announce that Rethink Mental Illness & North West London ICB has been officially named as the “Gold” winner of the Best Mental Health Partnership with the NHS at the HSJ Partnership Awards 2024.

The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Mel Stride, today said to the Daily Telegraph that "mental health culture has gone too far”. We disagree.

For Young Carers Action Day we found out what it's really like being a young carer for someone living with mental illness.

For #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek, our social media team asked young people living with mental illness to share tips for being there for the young people in your life.

Over 500 people in Leek were treated to a stunning wellbeing Christmas light show this week courtesy of the team at the John Hall Wellness Gardens.

The government recently released a series of new welfare and employment policies that may be distressing for many. We strongly oppose the approach to getting people back into work and the potential loss of financial support for people living with mental illness.

Our work to become a truly diverse, inclusive and anti-racist organisation has been recognised with a nomination at the Inclusive Awards 2023.

Rethink Mental Illness has installed revolutionary suicide safeguarding software to all staff devices.

A look at the positives and negatives coming out of the government's long-term plan for the NHS workforce and how it will affect people living with mental illness.

Julia Aggio, Senior Policy Officer for Rethink Mental Illness, discusses the government’s recent Health and Disability White Paper.