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The last few years have been difficult for everyone and the Covid 19 pandemic has had an impact on the world around us, not least in the rise in the number of people experiencing mental health problems. Do you know what services are available to support you and your family?

Black Maternal Mental Health Week organised by The Motherhood Group is committed to raising awareness, highlighting disparities, providing resources, and breaking cultural barriers in Maternal Mental Health for Black Mothers, and birthing people. 

This year, Beat are focusing on eating disorders in men. At least 1 in 4 people affected by eating disorders are men. We want to bust the toxic stereotypes that prevent men from speaking up. Cassius Hackforth is sharing his story in support of Eating Disorders Awareness Week. 

Volunteers support and enhance our services at South London and Maudsley. We are supported by about 400 volunteers every year. Karen is a Physical Health Peer Support Worker at the Trust. In this blog she shares how she started her role as a Volunteer and became a full-time employee.