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.

😤 We're on a mission. We won't stop until we have a society that truly cares for people severely affected by mental illness. Join the movement 👉 bit.ly/3OMV4hp

No one should have to wait 18 months for mental health support.

🚧 People with severe mental illness often have poorer physical health, but face major barriers to exercise & fitness. Our new report with @centreformh.bsky.social shows how mental health services, councils and leisure providers can overcome this: tinyurl.com/2ku2xvf5

Our exclusive analysis for BBC News has revealed a stark inequality between mental and physical healthcare. People like Amy are having their lives put on hold as they wait for support. We need to see action 👇 bbc.in/40STKiV

🚨 Long waits for mental health treatment have devastating consequences. We've seen progress on physical health. Now it's time to prioritise mental health. Read our analysis on the NHS data with the BBC 👉 bbc.in/40STKiV

We deserve a Mental Health Act that is fit for the 21st Century. Reform of the Act should be coming soon, but there’s lots of work to do before we have a mental health system that works for everyone. Find out more 👉 bit.ly/41uo1EO

Those of us living with mental illness have enough to deal with. We shouldn’t have to put up with stigma too.

Everyone experiencing mental illness deserves to get the right care, at the right time.

📢 Saying "I'm so OCD" belittles a very serious condition. Let's rethink that harmful stigma. Find out more about obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), including information on diagnosis, causes and treatment, via our website 👉 rethink.org/ocd

😤 We are fed up with seeing this misconception about #schizophrenia. For National Schizophrenia Awareness Day, we’re focusing on changing perceptions of this stigmatised condition. Find out more on our website 👉 bit.ly/46gp0tu #NSAD2025

🚨 It's National hashtag#Schizophrenia Awareness Day! Share this post to help us change public perceptions of this hugely stigmatised and misunderstood condition. It’s time to see the whole person rather than preconceptions of the diagnosis 👉 bit.ly/3zViRHh #NSAD2025

Restrictive practices can have a devastating impact on people's experience of mental health care. We have to do better. Great to see this research outlining ways that the system can change to improve outcomes for both staff and patients. We need more of this 👇 theconversation.com/physically-r...