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Mortality gap for people with severe mental illness is ‘hidden health crisis’, study finds
New research by King’s Health Partners, Maudsley Charity and the Policy Institute at King’s College London reveals the common misconceptions in public attitudes towards mental health and t...
Crisis support over the phone to transition to NHS 111
Our crisis helpline is moving to the national NHS 111 service — find out more ...
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Honouring our Armed Forces Community this Remembrance Day: Charlie and Stanley’s reflections
Stanley during his time in the Navy Today is Remembrance Day, a time to honour the courage and sacrifice of those who served and died in wars and conflicts. It is a time to reflect on the cost of p...
Huge wins for South London and Maudsley and the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience at the RCPsych Awards 2025
Teams and individuals from across South London and Maudsley and the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) have won many of the top prizes at this year’s RCPsych Awards...
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Media enquiries
We aim to actively promote awareness and understanding around mental health conditions and give a well-informed and balanced account of what we do, within the boundaries of our duty of confidentiality.
Please contact us with any requests for information or expert insight into mental health issues. We have a duty to our patients and colleagues, and reserve the right to decline media requests if there is any potential conflict with the interests of the organisation.
You can reach us during office hours on 020 3228 2963 or via communications@slam.nhs.uk
For urgent out-of-hours requests please contact the switchboard on 020 3228 6000 and you will be put through to a member of the Communications Team.
Requests for photography and filming
If you are a patient or visitor in one of our sites, please respect the privacy and dignity of our patients and do not take photos.
We often receive requests to film or take photos on our sites from film crews or professional photographers. All requests must be made through the Communications Team and a member of the team will accompany you for the duration of the shoot.
Media guidelines on reporting suicide and self-harm
Samaritans provide support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide. They have created created a resources hub with advice on how to safely cover suicide and self-harm in the media.
