Coping in a crisis

The booklet accompanying the recovery programme for depression, produced in conjunction between Rethink and the universities of York, Leeds and Manchester.

Crisis resolution is an intervention which aims to support people in crisis who are in the community, rather than in hospital. This factsheet explains how the intervention works.

This booklet provides basic information about many of the issues surrounding living life with mental illness.  It covers topics such as medication, other treatments, physical health, drugs and alcohol and self-harm.

A recent Department of Health commissioned summary report highlighting the impact of Rethink mental health crisis helplines on care pathways.

Many people who care about someone with mental illness will experience difficult times when that person's mental illness is poor and needs additional help.

This factsheet explains what happens after a relative dies suddenly and unexpectedly, and what rights the family has. An inquest is an investigation into the cause and circumstances of death. Rethink also has experience in supporting families through the inquest process.

A factsheet explaining changes to the Mental Health Act which come into force in October 2008.

A booklet for black and minority ethnic (BME) communities about living life with mental illness.  It includes information on topics such as medication, physical health and alternative treatments, as well as some of the specific issues which may face people from BME communities.

This fact sheet provides information on self-harm, why people self-harm, telling someone about self-harm and dealing with scars.

Suicide is one of the leading causes of death worldwide and is an important public health problem. This factsheet exposes some of the myths about suicide.