Research guides
We hold collections in the Southwark Archives on groups that have historically been underrepresented.
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History of mental health research guide
Southwark Archives holds the following resources and collections on the history of mental health and wellbeing.
This list is not exhaustive. Contact us if you would like more information.
Use the reference in brackets next to a title to find or request it in the searchroom.
Have you got an item relevant to our history of mental health and wellbeing collection? Help us build our collections.
We do not hold hospital records. The London Metropolitan Archives holds many of the records relating to Southwark’s old hospitals. You can download a list of hospitals and where to find their records from Data.gov.uk.
This guide was created in collaboration with The Dragon Café, which is run by arts and mental health charity Mental Fight Club. The Dragon Café meets at St Peter's Church, Walworth and online.