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Feeling low? New ways to get help with your mental health
If you are struggling with anxiety, low mood, depression, loneliness or anything else that has an effect on your mental health, help is available. In collaboration with Ever...
Trust clinical platform LUCI platform has received 18 months of further funding from Maudsley Charity
Since its launch in 2024 LUCI has saved healthcare professionals time worth an estimated £380,000, helping them make more informed decisions and improve patient care across South London. Followi...
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Success for South London and Maudsley and the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience at the RCPsych Awards 2026
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 2...
NHS Communications Trainee Scheme: Interview with Lucy, Tina and Ava – our 2026 trainees
Hear from Lucy, Tina and Ava — who share their experience searching for a job after finishing university and their insights on the NHS Communications Trainee Scheme at South London and Maudsley ...
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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.