Discover Research at 332 - 334 Brixton Rd

Are you curious about research? Do you want to learn more about how mental health research takes place, and how you can get involved?

The South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust’s Research and Development team invite you to join our ‘Discover Research’ events.

This is a chance to explore mental health research together – to talk about what it is, hear your thoughts, questions and concerns, and share how it can make a difference.

The events will be facilitated by mental health research professionals and people with lived experience of mental ill health. They will include activities, games and refreshments .We want to help demystify research, and encourage conversations around:

• What is research and how does it work?
• What are the barriers to participation in research?
• What would help people get more involved in research?

Programme:

12:00 – 12:30 – Introductions, refreshments and talk from a research participant or researcher

12:30 – 12:45 – Lunch

12:45 – 13:45 – Table-top activities, games and conversations

14:00 – Event ends

Research at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Read Keri's story of taking part in research at the Trust: “Your involvement does truly matter and makes a difference”

Life-changing research needs everyone to get involved!

By getting involved in mental health research, you will be helping to improve treatments and services at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.

In 2024-25, over 6.4k people took part in research at South London and Maudsley. Find studies that you can part in.

Our aim is to put research at the heart of everything we do. We work closely with our university partner, the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King's College London, to develop innovative new ways of treating mental health. Read some examples of recent news on our Research Roundup - June/July 2025.

Help us better understand mental health by finding out more about research today.

Event details

Location: This event will be held in The Conservatory at 332-334 Brixton Road, SW9 7AA

Time: 12-2pm, Wednesday 17th September, 2025

A member of staff will be at reception to greet and direct you.

Please find accessibility information about the venue here: Specialist Rehabilitation Team | AccessAble - if there is anything we can support you with please get in touch.

Vegan and Gluten Free options will be available - please let us know if you have any allergies or dietary requirements.

If you have any questions about the event please email: ResearchDeliveryTeam@slam.nhs.uk

These events are funded by the Maudsley Charity Change Makers grant scheme.