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Research guides

We hold collections in the Southwark Archives on groups that have historically been underrepresented.

History of mental health research guide

Southwark Archives holds the following resources and collections on the history of mental health and wellbeing. 

Contact us if you would like more information.

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 Mental Fight Club, an arts and mental health charity. The Dragon Café meets at St Peter's Church, Walworth and online.