There is a lot of talk about the impact of social media on young people’s mental health. And rightly so. But for people on the older end of the 18-25 bracket, Becky can think of even more pressures ...

Mental illness can affect many areas of your life but we are here to help. This section has information about treatments, medication and support. We also have sections on being active and looking ...

This blog is part of a series written by Becky, junior designer at Rethink Mental Illness, called ‘5 things damaging young adults’ mental health that aren’t social media’ When I was at school and ...

This blog is part of a series written by Becky, junior designer at Rethink Mental Illness, called ‘5 things damaging young adults’ mental health that aren’t social media’ Rising living costs probably ...

At a time I was supposed to be meeting new people and going out and exploring the world, I wasn’t allowed to. I was in the middle of my first year at Reading University when the COVID-19 pandemic hit.

Loneliness is a huge issue for people, like me, in their early 20s. Making friends in your 20s feels practically impossible unless you like running and join a running club – which I absolutely despise ...

Ever since I was a child, I was told you go to school, do your A Levels, go to university, get a good job, buy a house, and have a family. When I finished university a couple of years ago, it was an ...

Depression with psychotic symptoms is a mental illness. It is when you experience moderate or severe symptoms of depression but also symptoms of psychosis too. Depression with psychotic symptoms is ...

Here at Rethink Mental Illness, we're passionate about providing a platform for real, authentic stories of living with a mental illness. Over the next five weeks, we'll share five stories. Each one is ...