This page looks at section 35 of the Mental Health Act. It explains what your rights are if you are sent to hospital under this section, and what could happen afterwards. This information is for ...

The Sanctuary Hub is a safe place where you can access support outside of usual mental health service hours. Our dedicated team are friendly, warm, enthusiastic, reliable and responsive to individual ...

One of the most difficult things about living with a mental illness can be the judgement of others. It causes shame, makes people less hopeful, and can worsen symptoms. It’s up to all of us to stop ...

We are service providing a range of support to those affected by bereavement by suicide. We provide support of any age in Swindon and Wiltshire who are bereaved by suicide e.g family, friends and ...

After moving to England from Bulgaria, Desislava experienced her first episode of schizophrenia. She shares the stigma and discrimination she faced when seeking employment, but has built a meaningful ...

This section may help you if you hear voices, or if you know someone who does. Hearing voices is a very common experience. Hearing voices can be a symptom of some mental health problems, but not ...

Lol shares the stigma he's faced both indirectly (due to his father's psychosis) and directly, from his own experience with severe depression. My name is Lawrence, but I'm more usually called Lol. I’m ...

Christopher shares his journey with schizophrenia and severe depression, from crisis point to a fulfilling, peaceful life. Though Christopher is a successful Peer Support Coordinator, he sheds light ...

Nikki reflects on her obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), from intrusive thoughts to structured rituals. She shares the damaging stigma she has faced in her day-to-day life from strangers and passers ...

Simon reflects on his past experience of indirect stigma and discrimination, when he was bullied at school because of his father’s bipolar disorder. He explores the impact this has had on his own ...