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

Too many people are waiting too long for support. We need to see action on mental health waiting times. Now.

Mental illness is not a trend. A reminder that just because more people are speaking up doesn’t mean it’s fashionable.

With so much sadness and tragedy in the world, the news can feel overwhelming. @mhealthuk.bsky.social has advice on managing news anxiety. 👇

Using mental illnesses to describe everyday situations only reinforces stigma. Let’s rethink this harmful language. Share if you agree and find the facts on our website.

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

Suicidal thoughts are common, hugely complex and can happen to anyone. Using words that suggest they are a sin can add to stigma and fear of talking about them. On #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, words matter.

When you're feeling suicidal, the pain can be overwhelming. Even in the darkest moments, there are things you can try that might help. - Go to a safe place - Talk to someone you trust - Focus on just getting through now - Reframe your thoughts - Seek support

This weekend, our incredible fundraisers took on the Great North Run, raising a whopping £35,000! We loved seeing so many of you on the route and around the charity village – every step and every donation makes a real difference. Let’s show our amazing fundraisers some love – drop a comment below!

We won’t stop until we have a society that truly cares for people severely affected by mental illness. #InternationalDayOfCharity

It’s time we have a society that provides those of us living with mental illness with everything we need to thrive.

If you have a 4G/5G mobile device, you'll receive a test alert from the government’s Emergency Alerts service on Sunday 7 September at 3pm. The sound might shock or startle you. Remember if you'd like to keep your phone hidden for any reason, you can turn it off.

Until we address the issues under the surface, we will continue to see increased demand on overstretched public services. Join us as we campaign for a society that truly cares for people severely affected by mental illness 👉 www.rethink.org/campaigner

Today, Jeremy Hunt said “It is now recognised that there is a level of ‘overdiagnosis’ in our system”. Here’s our response. (1/4)

📣 Final call! Nominations for our Campaigner of the Year award close on 31 August. Help us recognise the people who are making a real difference for mental health. Nominate someone today 👉 www.rethink.org/janey

👋 If you need advice or information about living with - or caring for - mental illness, you can turn to us. Find out more about how we can help 👉 www.rethink.org/advice

Those of us severely affected by mental illness deserve to receive our recommended care and treatment close to home. When we need it, where we need it.

Panic attacks can be frightening and may occur without warning or an obvious reason. However, there are steps you can take to manage them: 1. Reassure. Remind yourself it will pass and you are safe. They rarely cause harm.