There is a lot of talk about the impact of social media on young people’s mental health. And rightly so. But for people on the older end of the 18-25 bracket, Becky can think of even more pressures ...

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Loneliness is a huge issue for people, like me, in their early 20s. Making friends in your 20s feels practically impossible unless you like running and join a running club – which I absolutely despise ...

This blog is part of a series written by Becky, junior designer at Rethink Mental Illness, called ‘5 things damaging young adults’ mental health that aren’t social media’ Rising living costs probably ...

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a mental health mood condition that comes and goes with the seasons. Most people are affected in the winter when there’s less daylight. This information tells you ...

If the police find someone in a public place who appears to have a mental health problem and needs immediate help, they can use Section 136 of the Mental Health Act. This allows them to take the ...

A team of mental health professionals will assess your situation. If they decide sectioning is necessary, you will be detained in hospital. This is a legal process, and you will be told what is ...

A panic attack is your body’s alarm system going off because your brain thinks you’re under threat - even when there’s no obvious, physical danger. You might feel your heart racing, start sweating, or ...

A mental health hospital can only require you to stay if you are detained under the Mental Health Act. If you are a voluntary patient, you have the right to leave at any time. If you are admitted as a ...

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a mental health mood condition that comes and goes with the seasons. Most people are affected in the winter when there’s less daylight. This information tells you ...

Here at Rethink Mental Illness, we're passionate about providing a platform for real, authentic stories of living with a mental illness. Over the next five weeks, we'll share five stories. Each one is ...