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Seni Lewis Award 2025: Nominations open now
Nominations can be submitted via the Seni Lewis Award portal until 10 October 2025 We are incredibly proud to announce this year's Seni Lewis Award recognising NHS and police teams keeping peop...
PATHWAYS research study into NHS Gender Services launches
World-leading study into the support needs of young people accessing NHS gender services in England South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, together with uni...
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New research on the relationship between cannabis use, risk of paranoia and poor mental health
Colleagues from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London, in partnership with the University of Bath and our Cannabis Clinic Clinical Lead Prof...
Celebrating South Asian Heritage Month 2025 at SLaM: A vibrant tribute to culture, community, and connection
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust proudly celebrated South Asian Heritage Month 2025 with a series of vibrant events that honoured the rich cultural tapestry of South Asia. The month-lon...
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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
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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.
