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"Individual Placement and Support (IPS) services exist because people with mental health conditions want to work, and can work, with the right support", says Emily Talbot, service manager at Rethink ...

Yes, exercise does help mental health. For people living with mental illness, even small steps like walking, taking the stairs, or gardening can make a positive difference. However, it's important to ...

Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that causes a person’s mood to swing between extreme highs (mania) and lows (depression). In this blog, we’ll explain what bipolar means, what it feels like, and ...

A panic attack is a sudden feeling of intense fear or discomfort that can cause both mental and physical symptoms. These may include a fast heartbeat, sweating, heavy and fast breathing, hot flushes, ...

Robin was out of work for years when his psychosis and depression was at its worst. With support from our Coventry & Warwickshire IPS service, Robin has regained his confidence and self-belief. The ...

Amanda, who lives with autism and ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder), shares her experience getting back into work with support from our Coventry & Warwickshire IPS service. I decided to ...

Companions Carers support offers one to one advice and signposting on all carers issues and the opportunity to attend the “Caring and coping” course that covers the following areas; Our Companions ...

Winning Supporter of the Year really means a lot to me. I never started doing this for recognition— I just wanted to help make a difference where I could. But this award reminds me how powerful it is ...