Mental illness deserves understanding, not judgement.

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Health anxiety is a recognised anxiety disorder and can be hugely debilitating.

It often means you spend a lot of time worrying about health, fearing you have a serious illness even when tests show you’re well.

Find out more about the condition on our website 👉 https://bit.ly/4swX6Tu

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📈 Over 1,000 people have joined our campaign calling for safer care in mental health hospitals.

We’ve made progress, but we’re not stopping here. We need your help to make sure the word gets out.

Sign up to our campaign. Share this post. Help us create change 👉 https://bit.ly/4dr3Izh

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📢 Schizophrenia affects around 1 in 100 people. Yet it is still hugely stigmatised and misunderstood.

Share this post so that people get the facts on schizophrenia symptoms.

Schizophrenia can look different to everyone. For detail on different symptoms, head to our website 👉 https://bit.ly/3MGEv8D

The image provides information on mental health support during Easter. It suggests contacting NHS 111 for urgent mental health help. It mentions “Shout,” a free, confidential 24/7 text‑messaging service available at 85258, and “Samaritans,” a 24/7 listening service reachable at 116 123.

🐣 Whether you celebrate Easter or not, we hope you find time for what makes you happy over the long weekend.

We won't be moderating our accounts during the bank holiday, but we'll be back on Tuesday 7 April.

Share this post to raise awareness of the places people can contact for support 💜

Text on a teal background reads: "For years, families have raised the alarm about unsafe care in mental health settings. Their voices must be heard." Below the text is an illustration of a calendar and a megaphone.

⚠️ Our new campaign is calling for safer care in mental health hospitals across the country.

With your help, we can demand change. Join us today 👉 https://bit.ly/485YEwp

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Mania and hypomania are symptoms of living with bipolar disorder.

They can involve high energy, impulsivity, reduced sleep, racing thoughts, irritability, and sometimes psychosis.

For #WorldBipolarDay, share this to spread practical ways to help someone going through a manic episode.

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Bipolar is one of the most common mental health diagnoses but still remains hugely misunderstood.

For #WorldBipolarDay, we want that to change.

Words on a pink background: If someone is sent to hospital for mental health care, they should be kept safe.

😤 This shouldn’t be too much to ask.

Our new campaign is calling for safer mental health care.

Join us 👉 https://bit.ly/485YEwp

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When someone is admitted to hospital for mental health care, they should be kept safe.

But for too many people, this isn’t the reality.

We’re campaigning for safer care in mental health services. Join us 👉 https://bit.ly/485YEwp

Unsafe care in hospitals costs lives.

Those of us living with mental illness deserve better.

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📢 We’re campaigning for safer care in mental health settings.

After years of failings, we demand change.

If you want to join us, add your name to our new campaign today 👉 https://bit.ly/485YEwp

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Our member @rethinkcharity.bsky.social is calling for urgent improvements in mental health inpatient care through the #BetterCare = #SaferCare campaign.

Because better care isn’t optional - it’s what keeps people safe.

✍️ Add your name: www.rethink.org/campaigns-an...

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⚠️ Too often, people are not being kept safe in mental health hospitals. This can’t go on.

Our new campaign is calling for safer care in mental health settings. If you agree, add your name today 👉 https://bit.ly/485YEwp

Together, we can demand change that is desperately needed.

People living with mental illness have so much resilience.

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Experiencing hallucinations can be confusing and distressing.

But knowing the different types can help you or someone you care about access the right support.

Share this post to help us raise awareness of the types of hallucinations, and head to our website for more info 👉 https://bit.ly/4lDUode

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Share if you agree.

Logos of the 70 organisations backing the UKCP campaign to update the NICE guidelines on anxiety.

Today, we’re calling for an urgent review of the NICE anxiety guideline – backed by 70 organisations, individuals and parliamentarians including Liberal Democrats Spokesperson for Mental Health @dannychambers.bsky.social, @rethinkcharity.bsky.social and @mentalhealthuk.bsky.social

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Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is experienced by 1 in 50 people in the UK.

Despite this, it continues to be highly stigmatised and misunderstood.

Share this post so people get the facts on OCD symptoms.

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For some people, Mother’s Day is the perfect reason to celebrate their Mum.

For others, it brings up more complicated feelings and can trigger feelings of worry or trauma.

If you find today tough, here's your reminder that you're not alone 💜

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For those of us severely affected by mental illness, progress in diagnosis and treatment has not kept pace with our needs.

Which is why we’re supporting a groundbreaking new research study, GlobalMinds.

Find out more 👉 https://bit.ly/4aZ1CF5

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Dissociation can be hugely debilitating and confusing to experience.

There are lots of reasons why you might experience dissociation. It can be linked to numerous different mental illnesses.

For #DIDAwarenessDay, we're raising awareness of dissociative disorders 👉 www.rethink.org/dissociation

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Having thoughts about self-harm can be confusing and distressing.

But there are steps you can take to cope.

In aid of self-injury awareness day, share these tips. You never know who they might help 💜

Get more advice on our website 👉 https://bit.ly/4l4SEcS

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Anyone can develop an eating disorder. But too often, stigma stops people from reaching out for help.

For #EDAW2026, share this post to help us change that.

Find out more about eating disorders, including what support and treatment is available, on our website 👉 www.rethink.org/eatingdisorders

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We won't stop until we have a society that truly cares 💜

Visual representation of PTSD showing various symptoms. Top row: "Overwhelming flashbacks" with an exclamation mark icon, "Unwanted memories" with an exclamation mark in a thought bubble icon, and "Often feeling under threat" with a heart and lightning bolt icon. Middle caption: "And like this..." Bottom row: "Feeling numb" with a person icon, "Avoidance of the trauma" with a running figure, "Feelings of shame or 'survivors' guilt'" with a person being pointed at, "Problems with sleeping" with a sleeping person, "Feeling worthless" with happy and sad face icons, and "Dissociation or disconnecting from others" with a solitary figure.

Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be hugely debilitating.

But with the right support and treatment, you can either fully recover or put steps in place to manage the symptoms.

You can find out everything you need to know about PTSD on our website 👉 rethink.org/ptsd

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

Find out more about causes, linked conditions, treatment and support for psychosis on our website: rethink.org/psychosis

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⚠️ 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