The Maudsley Blog — articles for January 2025
Increasing awareness of Take Home Naloxone to prevent opiate overdoses

Our addictions directorate and dual diagnosis team identified a need within the Trust to work toward identifying the people who are at risk and provide them with the life-saving drug, Naloxone.
Read Increasing awareness of Take Home Naloxone to prevent opiate overdoses…Empowering Change: Adinah’s Vision for Innovation and Collaboration

Adinah Erb, Principal CAMHS Specialist, champions innovation and inclusivity. She leads efforts to support families, highlight her team’s impact, and promote digital collaboration, including a podcast for Croydon Council. Her vision focuses on fostering a connected and inclusive organisation.
Read Empowering Change: Adinah’s Vision for Innovation and Collaboration…Aunt Flow is go!

Free period products are now available for staff on inpatient wards, promoting equity, reducing stress and making it easier for female staff to focus on patient care, thanks to our Women's Network Aunt Flow working group, and funding from Maudsley Charity’s Change Makers scheme.
Read Aunt Flow is go!…Your Guide to Embracing Dry January

Dry January is an opportunity to reset and recharge by taking a break from alcohol, fostering improved physical and mental health, better sleep, and increased energy. By embracing alternatives, setting clear goals, and exploring healthier habits, participants can celebrate a fresh start and cultivate a more balanced lifestyle.
Read Your Guide to Embracing Dry January…