💜 We're thinking of anyone who finds Valentine's Day tough.

⚠️ Experiencing psychosis can be overwhelming. To support someone, don't argue with what they're going through. Stay calm, listen, and show compassion. Share this to spread practical ways to help.

📈 In 2023/24, young people waiting over a year for CAMHS treatment increased by 52% on the previous year. We need to do more to ensure that young people are given access to mental health support when they need it. #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek

🤦 So frustrating. Get the facts about obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) on our website 👉 rethink.org/ocd

Very proud to be an official partner of Carers Week again this year. Our charity was formed by carers, and we think the world of them 💜

Mental health is the UK public's biggest health concern. It should not be turned into a culture war.

📢 Easy as 1, 2, 3. As mental health continues to be discussed in the world of politics, we wanted to share these reminders 👇

🗣️ If someone opens up to you about their mental illness, you don't need to fix things or find solutions straight away. The best way you can help is by listening carefully and responding with compassion.

We must end the stigma around mental illness.

👋 Welcome to our 'In Other Words' content series. Across five weeks, we're sharing five stories. Each one is written by a real person who describes their experience of mental illness as a metaphor 👇 (1/3)

Blue Monday is not real. Depression and low mood impact people all year round, not just a random Monday in January.

It's great that the government have made progress on cutting physical health waiting times within the NHS. But their targets don't include mental health, and record numbers of people are waiting for community mental health support. We must see action on mental health waiting times.

With the right support and management, people living with bipolar can lead happy and fulfilling lives. Despite this, the condition continues to be stigmatised and misunderstood. We want to change that. Get the facts about bipolar on our website 👉 rethink.org/bipolar

⚠️ As Storm Goretti brings heavy snow and 100mph winds, we’re thinking of anyone feeling isolated or unable to heat their home. Evidence shows that those of us living with mental illness are more likely to have cold homes. With that in mind, here are some tips for the severe cold weather.

Hilary experienced devastating feelings of grief after her brother took his own life. In her blog, she speaks about how she navigated those feelings, and what makes her feel hopeful now 👉 bit.ly/45Kv2n9

With the right support, we can manage our symptoms. But too often, we have to deal with stigma too. That must change. Head to our website to get the facts on schizophrenia 👉 rethink.org/schizophrenia

Everyone severely affected by mental illness deserves a good quality of life, no matter their circumstance 💜

Whatever you do over the festive period, we hope you find some time for the things that make you happy 💜 Our social media team are taking a break until 2 January now, and we won't be moderating our channels in that time. Here's how you can access support over the holidays if you need it.

Who's with us? 🎄

📢 After decades of campaigning, the Mental Health Act has finally been reformed for the 21st Century. Someone is detained under the act every 10 minutes in England, so this is a historic moment. Reform is a huge step in the right direction, but there’s still work to do.

Christmas can be a magical time. But for those of us living with a mental illness, it can sometimes feel overwhelming. Our website provides some practical steps you can take to manage your mental health during the festive period 👉 bit.ly/4iqjuux

Waiting times for mental health treatment continue to grow, but our Advice Team are there to help people navigate the system. Help us reach more people with our trusted guidance 👉 bit.ly/4rGNlmK

🚨 Our response to the launch of the government’s independent review of rising demand for mental health, ADHD and autism services. This review needs to lead to change that people can feel: a future where everyone can get the care they need, when they need it.

🚨 Waiting times for mental health support continue to rise. But our Advice Team continues to be there to help people navigate the mental health system. Help us reach more people with our trusted advice and information. Donate today 👉 bit.ly/3K8tnk1

🚨 With growing demand and limited support from other services, our Advice Team are needed more than ever. For the next week, every donation will be matched as part of the Big Give Campaign. This #GivingTuesday, donate £10 to help us reach more people, and we’ll receive £20 👉 rethink.org/biggive

🚨 Mental health research has the power to transform lives. But for too long, it hasn’t had the funding, visibility or urgency it deserves. Our new report with @mqmentalhealth.bsky.social outlines ten changes we need to see to transform mental health research. Read the full report 👉 bit.ly/4oy6KDE

🗣️ We asked our supporters to write messages about their experience of mental health waiting times. Ahead of the #Budget tomorrow, answers like this one show why investment is needed to cut mental health waiting times 👇

🚨 One of the biggest myths is that people living with mental illness do not want to work. We’re determined to support both employers and employees to overcome the barriers to employment. Because we believe that everyone living with mental illness should have the chance to thrive at work.

Everyone living with mental illness deserves the chance to thrive at work.

The mental health conversation has come so far in recent years, which is great. But those of us living with mental illness too often feel left behind. Together, we can change that 💜

Those of us living with mental illness are waiting too long for the support we need. We deserve better.

💜 If someone explains they are feeling suicidal to you over text, it means they trust you. 👂 Stay calm, be kind and listen to what they have to say. Save this post. Share this post. You never know who it might help. Get more detail on how to support someone on our website 👉 bit.ly/4oMSirU

Thinking of anyone who finds the stress of Fireworks Night difficult. This evening might feel overwhelming. But you'll make it through 💜

💜 Experiencing difficulties with your mental illness can happen at any time of the year. This #FireworksNight, we're sending love to anyone who's finding things tough right now.

💜 We're determined to create a society that truly cares for people living with mental illness.

Costumes which ridicule mental illness are not funny or entertaining. They can bring up very real experiences of trauma. Please be mindful of what you wear this #Halloween.

Almost 2 million people are currently waiting for community mental health support across the country. That's the thing that scares us the most this Halloween. Share this post to help raise awareness of the need to cut mental health waiting times.

No one should have to face mental illness alone.

🥁 Introducing our Janey Antoniou Campaigner of the Year! Sophie wins our Janey Antoniou Award 2025 for her campaigning around eating disorder-informed fitness spaces. Find out more about the nominees, and our campaigning work, here 👉 bit.ly/47e2PGK

🤦 There's still too much stigma surrounding mental illness. But you can trust us to give you reliable advice and information. Get the facts about mental illness on our website 👉 bit.ly/3wUi6g6

Everyone has mental health, but not everyone lives with mental illness. In some ways, the two are intrinsically linked. But there are significant differences between them. Find out more on our website 👉 bit.ly/4nl0MVU

Those of us living with mental illness are too often left behind. We urgently need more effective treatments, faster diagnoses, and more inclusive research. That’s why we’re supporting one of the largest mental health studies ever undertaken, GlobalMinds. Find out more 👉 bit.ly/46zFGg5

💭 Have you ever heard of relationship OCD? We noticed that lots of you have been asking about this form of obsessive compulsive disorder. So, for #OCDAwarenessWeek here's an explanation of what it is, including symptoms and treatment options. Find out more about relationship OCD 👉 bit.ly/4ohzd0v

If you need support, you can turn to us. #WorldMentalHealthDay

😤 Those of us severely affected by mental illness are too often left behind. Awareness is great, but we need to see action. #WorldMentalHealthDay

🗓️ One day to go! Tomorrow, we're using #WorldMentalHealthDay to shout our message loud and clear: waiting should never cost lives. Find out more 👉 www.rethink.org/wmhd

The government inherited a broken mental health system. But it can't let the situation get any worse. We must prioritise cutting mental health waiting times.

Our new report, Right Treatment, Right Time 2025, shows the devastating impact that waiting times have on people living with mental illness. Things can’t go on like this. We must cut mental health waiting times. Read the report 👉 www.rethink.org/RTRT2025

On the day that the ONS published their annual suicide statistics, we want to spread a message of hope. Because behind every number is a real person. Because everyone deserves support. Because there are always reasons to stay.

💭 Too often, a 'one-size-fits-all' approach to mental health services ignores the lived experiences of marginalised groups. Peter, from our EDI Team, talks about the fundamental shift required to improve outcomes in the mental health system. Find out more 👉 bit.ly/42lEcFf