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World Bipolar Day is celebrated each year on March 30th, the birthday of Vincent Van Gogh, who was posthumously diagnosed as having bipolar disorder. The vision of World Bipolar Day (WBD) is to bring ...

Survey lays bare how anxiety holds people living with a mental illness back from enjoying a good quality of life, preventing them from leaving the house, seeing friends and family, and taking part in ...

The Labour government has announced its first budget since coming into power, setting out its plans for spending, with important implications for the NHS and the social security system.

Sophie explores her journey with schizophrenia, touching on the value of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and Rethink Mental Illness’ Advice and Information Service. I started life with a normal ...

The Care Quality Commission has published its annual report on the state of care within health and social care services for 2023/24. Mark Winstanley, Chief Executive of Rethink Mental Illness, said: ...

The Health Services Safety Investigations Board (HSSIB) has published a report setting out what is putting people at risk of harm within mental health units. Mark Winstanley, Chief Executive of ...

This consultation for a new 10 Year Health Plan for the NHS is launching at a vital time. Mental health services are still playing catch-up after decades of neglect and under-investment, while demand ...