This section gives tips and suggestions to help you support someone with mental illness. This information is for those supporting people who are 18 or over with a mental illness in England. Note: In ...

Does mental illness run in families? Someone in your family may have a mental illness. If so, you might be worried about developing the same condition. Or you might have a mental illness. And you ...

This section looks at what self-harm is and why you may self-harm. It could help if you are using self-harm to cope with how you’re feeling. Or if you are thinking about self-harming. It explains what ...

The Mental Health Act says when you can be taken to hospital, kept there, and treated against your wishes. This can only happen if you have a mental disorder that puts you, or others, at risk. You ...

Our mission is to deliver a better life for people severely affected by mental illness. Our network of groups, services and advice lines are on hand to get you the support you need. Use your postcode ...

This section gives information about talking therapies. It explains the different kinds of therapies available and how to get them. It also explains how you can get treatment on the NHS and privately.

We are delighted to announce that Rethink Mental Illness has been shortlisted for the Charity or Not-For-Profit of the Year at the British Diversity Awards 2025.

Time to Talk Day is on Thursday 6 February 2025. It’s a chance for all of us to be more open about our mental health and talk about how we really feel. 1 in 4 of us will experience a mental health ...

Stress is the feeling of being under too much mental or emotional pressure. When you are stressed, your body releases stress hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol. Stress is your body’s reaction to ...

Our mission is to deliver a better life for people severely affected by mental illness. Our network of groups, services and advice lines are on hand to get you the support you need. Use your postcode ...

Mental health teams are part of the NHS. They support people living in the community who have complex or serious mental health problems. This section focusses on secondary mental health teams. What ...

What is obsessive compulsive disorder? Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety related disorder. If you live with OCD, you will have obsessions. You are also likely to have compulsions and ...