Rethink Mental Illness
WEBOne of the most difficult things about living with a mental illness can be the judgement of others. Use our guide to help change lives. Let’s end the judgement. Let’s Rethink Mental Illness. Download your guide today. Over half a million people in the UK are severely affected by mental illness. Let’s end the judgement.
WEBDraw on the area you would like to self-harm with a red pen or use fake blood or food colouring to simulate self-harm. Bite into a chilli. Put an elastic band or several elastic bands around your wrist and ping them to cause a stinging sensation. Put red food dye in ice cubes and then grip them to cause numbness and have red dye released.
Section 117 Aftercare - Rethink Mental Illness
WEBYou are entitled to section 117 aftercare if you have been in hospital under sections 3, 37, 45A, 47, or 48 of the Mental Health Act 1983. You won’t get free aftercare if you have been in hospital under any other section of the Mental Health Act. The NHS and social services should give your aftercare for free. The aftercare should focus on ...
What is section 136 of the Mental Health Act? - Rethink Mental …
WEBSection 136 is part of the Mental Health Act that gives police emergency powers. Police can use these powers if they think you have a mental disorder, you’re in a public place and need immediate help. Section 136 says police must think you need immediate ‘care or control’.
Mental capacity and mental illness
WEBThe Mental Capacity Act (MCA) is a law that provides a legal framework for acting and making decisions on behalf of adults who lack capacity. The Act will cover you if you are: 16 or older, and. live in England and Wales. The MCA is there to do the following. Help you to make decisions for yourself if you lack mental capacity.
Schizophrenia explained: The signs, symptoms, and treatment
WEBThe symptoms of schizophrenia are commonly described as ‘positive’ symptoms or ‘negative’ symptoms. This doesn’t mean that they are good or bad. ‘ Positive’ symptoms are unusual changes in thoughts and feelings that are ‘added on’ to a person's experiences. They are usually called ‘psychotic symptoms’ or ‘psychosis’.
Groups In Your Area - Rethink Mental Illness
WEBGroups In Your Area. This section covers what schizophrenia is, what the symptoms are and how you can g…. This section explains the symptoms of bipolar disorder, treatments and ways to man…. This section tells you what personality disorders are and their symptoms, and how …. Schizoaffective disorder is a mental illness that affects your ...
Borderline Personality Disorder Explained - Rethink Mental Illness
WEBBorderline personality disorder (BPD) is the most common type of personality disorder. If you live with a personality disorder, you think, feel, behave, or relate to others differently than the average person. BPD affects your mood and …
What are the signs and symptoms of depression? - Rethink Mental …
WEBfeeling guilty or worthless. losing interest in sex. weight loss. thoughts and movements slowing down. thoughts of self-harm or suicide. The NHS recommends that you should see your GP if you experience any symptoms of depression for most of the day, every day, for more than 2 weeks.
Supported housing - For adults living with mental illness
WEBSupported housing combines housing with support services. This can help people who live with mental illness to live as independently as possible. This section explains the different types of supported housing that may be available in your area. It is for people 18 or over living with mental illness in England.