The inquiry examining the terrible killings in Nottingham and how services failed so catastrophically must provide answers for the families whose lives have been devastated and for the wider public.

Chris shares his journey with schizoaffective disorder, noting the support from NHS therapy and Rethink Mental Illness’ advice and information service. I was first diagnosed with psychosis in May 2010 ...

A public inquiry into failings which led to the Nottingham attacks in 2023 began yesterday. While it will take some time before the inquiry concludes, we were concerned by reports that decisions about ...

Eating disorders are serious mental illnesses that involve disordered eating behaviour. This might mean limiting the amount of food eaten, eating very large quantities of food at once, getting rid of ...

We know what it is like to feel stressed and being under pressure is a normal part of life. But becoming overwhelmed by stress can lead to mental health problems or make existing problems worse. On 2 ...

Mental health teams are part of the NHS. They support people living in the community who have complex or serious mental health problems. This section focusses on secondary mental health teams. What ...

There are different professionals that might be involved in your care while you are in hospital under the Mental Health Act. We talk about the following professionals in this factsheet. Approved ...

Mental health research has the power to transform lives - yet for too long, it hasn’t had the funding, visibility or urgency it deserves. Many people severely affected by mental illness are still ...

The Mental Health Act says when you can be taken to hospital, kept there, and treated against your wishes. This can only happen if you have a mental disorder that puts you, or others, at risk. You ...

People affected by mental illness are at the heart of everything we do. If you have lived with mental illness for years, have been newly diagnosed, care for someone or just want to know more about a ...

People affected by anorexia nervosa limit how much they eat and drink. They may have a distorted view of their body and a strong fear of gaining weight. Bulimia nervosa involves cycles of binge eating ...

Eating disorders are complex. Treatment is not one-size-fits-all. Plans are shaped around each person’s needs. Eating disorders can cause serious health problems. Regular medical checks and support ...