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At Maudsley Hospital, Tobacco Dependence Advisors (TDAs) are providing personalised smoking cessation support to patients attending the olanzapine clinic. This initiative is designed to help individuals managing serious mental illness, who often find it harder to access traditional stop smoking services. The flexible, non-judgmental approach is proving successful, with several patients achieving significant progress, including one person who quit smoking after 40 years.

Atika is a Recruitment Attraction Officer committed to connecting our communities with career opportunities in healthcare. As a proud Black woman, she uses her personal experiences to inspire and uplift others, ensuring that diverse voices are represented in the workforce.  

Shellyanne Selwyn-Graham helps individuals with mental health challenges find sustainable employment through the Work Well initiative. Work Well offers personalised career support to promote mental health recovery and long-term success.

Mental health significantly impacts employee performance and retention, particularly in healthcare. South London and Maudsley are committed to prioritising the mental wellbeing of our staff by offering resources like confidential counselling, Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), and mental health first aid training.