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For over fifty years we have been the voice of people severely affected by mental illness. Every year thousands of people see our media coverage, read our blogs and share the stories that matter to them. Take a look around our news and stories archive and be inspired today.
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“Creating in the moment” – Donna’s story
16/09/2025
Donna has been exploring her creativity through music and art, finding that this lessens her anxiety. She is a proud member of Rethink Mental Illness and shares her vibrant photo diary.
Read more Read more“My highs and lows aren’t something I choose” – Shanice’s story
02/09/2025
Shanice explores her journey with bipolar disorder, reflecting on difficult first experiences with the condition and how she found self-acceptance.
Read more Read moreFit note: Amy’s story
18/08/2025
Amy shares her thoughts on what it’s like to be out of work whilst living with a mental illness.
Read more Read more“Trauma can come in all shapes and sizes” - Julian’s story
11/08/2025
After losing his father, Julian’s relationship with football took a dark turn and developed into grief-related trauma. He explores how the seemingly mundane activity of watching football became incredibly anxiety-provoking in his adult life.
Read more Read more“You don’t have to be guided by the voices you hear” – Robert’s story
25/07/2025
For National Schizophrenia Awareness Day, Robert shares his journey with schizophrenia. He reflects on his symptoms and offers hope to people living with psychosis.
Read more Read more“I have the right to feel” – Iona’s story
14/07/2025
Iona sheds light on living with a form of borderline personality disorder (BPD) where emotional distress or intensity is directed inwards. By practicing self-compassion and acceptance, Iona is able to have more peaceful days.
Read more Read more“I felt like such a failure” – Emma’s story
08/07/2025
Although Emma was excited about her newborn, she developed postnatal depression after a traumatic birth and found her eating disorder symptoms creep back up. With support from a postnatal charity, she is now in a safer place.
Read more Read moreLatest news and views
Legacy of Raymond Briggs lives on with new book supporting Rethink Mental Illness
This autumn, we’re thrilled to celebrate the extraordinary legacy of author and illustrator Raymond Briggs through the rerelease of his book The Strange House.
Read the story Read the storyPeople more likely to wait longer for mental health treatment
Our exclusive analysis of NHS data with the BBC has showed people in England are nearly 12 times more likely to face long waits for mental health treatment than physical treatment. This is unacceptable.
Read more Read moreWhat’s going on with the Welfare Bill?
If you’re feeling confused and frustrated by the handling of the government’s Welfare Bill, so are we. But here’s what you need to know, and how we plan to continue to fight for people living with mental illness.
Read more Read moreRates of people living with a common mental health condition on the rise in England - something needs to change
More people in England are experiencing a common mental health condition, according to NHS data released today. The figures demand a shift in thinking and demonstrate that the policy failings of the last decade are coming home to roost.
Read about the numbers Read about the numbers“No wrong door”: How a train station wellbeing hub is saving lives
Since launching in May 2025, The Hub, founded by Rethink Mental Illness and West Midland Trains, has opened its doors to dozens of people in the Wolverhampton area, offering life-changing mental health support.
Read about The Hub Read about The Hub"Being detained is never someone’s life plan, but reforms to the Mental Health Act could help people move forward"
As the new Mental Health Bill finally enters the House of Commons this week, Ian from Rethink Mental Illness shares his experience of the Mental Health Act, and how the proposed changes could make a difference to people’s lives.
Read Ian's story Read Ian's storyMPs release a new report calling on DWP to protect people claiming benefits
MPs in the Work and Pensions Committee have called for the benefits system to have a legal duty to safeguard vulnerable claimants. Why is this important for mental health?
Read more Read moreAn open letter to the Prime Minister
Unless we see change, England's mental health crisis is going to get worse. Alongside 36 other organisations, we've written an open letter to the Prime Minister calling for a strategy addressing rising mental illness, suicide, and people out of work.
Read the letter Read the letter
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