The Maudsley Blog
Shining a light of maternal mental health
Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week takes place from Monday 4 to Sunday 10 May 2026 and is a chance to shine a light on how women feel during pregnancy and in the first year after having a baby. Each year, the week provides an opportunity to open conversations about maternal and perinatal mental health, break down stigma, and remind people that the right support, at the right time, can make a real difference for mums, babies and families.
Read Shining a light of maternal mental health…Moving into the Pears Maudsley Centre for Children and Young People
The countdown has begun – next week the first teams move into the brand-new Pears Maudsley Centre for Children and Young People.
Read Moving into the Pears Maudsley Centre for Children and Young People…Autism Acceptance Month: What does Autism mean to me?
To mark the end of Autism Acceptance Month, we spoke to the Transforming Care in Autism Team and some of the service users who shared what autism means to them.
Read Autism Acceptance Month: What does Autism mean to me?…Human stories from the frontline
On 14 April 2026, people with lived experience, clinicians and health and care professionals came together for Human Stories from the Frontline. A powerful event exploring how real experiences can shape more compassionate, effective mental health care,
Read Human stories from the frontline…Maudsley Charity showcases South London and Maudsley racial equalities initiatives at NHS Alliance Conference
Maudsley Charity is proud to have sponsored a packed session on implementing racial equalities initiatives at this year’s NHS Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Annual Conference 2026 in Birmingham.
Read Maudsley Charity showcases South London and Maudsley racial equalities initiatives at NHS Alliance Conference…