Rethink Mental Illness

Could you walk 5km this September and help us challenge attitudes to mental illness? Sign up today for our NEW Walky Talky event.
Find out more at www.rethink.org/walkytalky

Tonight at 9pm on BBC Two, Horizon will be discussing why young men develop suicidal thoughts and what can be done to help. If you want to find out more about suicide then take a look at our factsheet > https://www.rethink.org/diagnosis-treat‚Ä ¶/‚Ķ/suicidal-thoughts
#stoppingmalesuicide

Did you know that if you’re a full time carer, you’re entitled to Carer’s Allowance. Find out what CA is and how to apply here > http://bit.ly/2nSIuQP

After some distressing events in her early life and living with some complex emotions related to her religion, Hannah was detained under the Mental Health Act. This story has themes of suicide, death and a distressing account of being detained under the Mental Health Act in it which could be upsetting > http://bit.ly/2nU1fU0

Entries for The Bill Pringle Art Award 2018 close in about a month. We've had some fantastic entries already but would love to see more. This is open to anyone with either personal or carer's experience of mental illness. Find out more here > http://bit.ly/2v55Fvc

'Thousands of teens nationwide are deteriorating annually under a current education system that says that exam results are the be all and end all.'
A powerful piece describing how pressure to achieve is damaging student's mental health.
https://metro.co.uk/…/the-pressure-to-a chieve-in-exams-ha…/…

We asked whether social media was a help or a hindrance to your mental health and whether you had any tips for how best to use it. Here's what you said > http://bit.ly/2PilWoX

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Our Bill Pringle Poetry Award for 2018 is open for entry and open to everyone living with or caring for someone with mental illness. The winner will be announced at our Members Day on November 10th. Find out more here > https://bit.ly/2PiWQ9A
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"While we take physical workouts very seriously, there is much less said about the ‘workouts’ that help us remain mentally agile and healthy."
Some great tips here on how to keep your mental in check when things are OK. If things aren't so OK then you can get in touch with us here > https://bit.ly/2pjuVwP

Augusto has managed Bipolar Disorder for over twenty years. Having experienced depression for as long as he can remember, he has gone through a number of difficult periods, and has suffered from suicide ideation and delusions. This is his story > http://bit.ly/2OxpulQ

We often hear the phrase 'being sectioned' being used but how many of us actually know what this means? Will from our policy team explains what this term means. You can find out more here > http://bit.ly/2Mf75No

Are the media right? Is social media damaging for young people? Or can social media be a safe space where people with mental health problems can express themselves and open up about their feelings?
We asked our young champion Natalya her view and what tips she has for staying safe online.

The Government’s announcement yesterday that they are dropping the harmful plans for supported housing is wonderful news! It means that thousands of people with mental illness who live in supported housing will have the support they need to thrive in the community and stay well. We want to thank everyone that has emailed their MP, shared our work and campaigned tirelessly on behalf of everyone who would have been affected by these plans.
We spoke with Dave Rains, who manages ...our Willow Lodge supported housing service in Folkestone:
“It’s the best news I’ve had for months! It’s a great relief for all concerned as the Government’s plans would’ve had a devastating effect on our tenants and the service.”
Become a Rethink Mental Illness Campaigner and make change happen by heading here > https://bit.ly/2iG0MF4 üí™
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We’re hugely relieved that supported housing will continue to be paid for through the benefits system, giving thousands of people much needed reassurance that their homes are safe from cuts & closure.
Thanks especially to everyone who emailed their MP and campaigned on behalf of everyone who would have been affected by this. Your collective voice made this change happen. Thank you ‚úä
Read our CEO - Mark Winstanley's full statement here > https://bit.ly/2M2oR78

"As a communication tool, to connect potentially isolated young people with a like-minded and supportive community, social media can actually improve mental health."
Whatever your age, do you find social media a help or a hindrance to your mental health? Do you have any rules about how you use it to keep your usage in check?

We’ve been running the wonderful mentalhealthandmoneyadvice.org since last November and we’re really pleased that we’ve been able to help lots of people with their mental health and money problems. But, if you've used our site and not found what you're looking for then we want to hear from you. Get in touch with Richard and tell him what you'd like to see on Mental Health and Money Advice by emailing him here > opinions@mentalhealthandmoneyadvice. org

If you, or someone you have cared for has used mental health services please take a few moments to complete our survey. We want to understand the real issues which concern people severely affected by mental illness about the services they use > https://bit.ly/2Mefxwx

Janey Antoniou was a dear friend of Rethink Mental Illness and an inspirational colleague. We celebrate her life with an award which celebrates the achievements of an individual in fighting stigma and discrimination and bringing about change with a £1000 first prize. Find out to nominate someone you think deserves this prize here > https://bit.ly/2oQSo3v