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Our volunteer Sophia Gal looks at the impact of the mescaline trials and the surprising influence of art on scientific research.

In celebration of Volunteers Week 2019 we spoke to volunteer Cheryl about what it's like to volunteer at the Museum of the Mind.

Listen to a recording of Dr Mary Ann Lund's talk on The Anatomy of Melancholy and Robert Burton's use of writing as a form of therapy.

Listen to Tim May talk about the historical, cultural and spiritual significance of bread.

Bethlem Museum of the Mind are currently showing archival photographs from the time the Maudsley was used as a military hospital, treating psychological casualties of WWI.

An interview with Senior Dramatherapist Kate McCormack, who posed with her therapy dog Tess, for our exhibition 'House of Bread: Inside Bethlem Hospital'

The final entry in a series of “letters” that Helen Stichel has addressed to the artist Cynthia Pell (1933-1977).

The second in a series of "letters" from Helen Stichel has addressed to the artist Cynthia Pell (1933-1977).

Here is the first in a series of “letters” that Helen Stichel has addressed to the artist Cynthia Pell (1933-1977).

Our work placement student (and aspiring artist) Shannon looked at "Numb" by artist Lisa Biles, the first artwork to greet you when you visit the Bethlem Museum of the Mind.

Find out more about the life and work of artist Cynthia Pell.

Celebrate World Sleep Day with Brian Charnley’s ‘Sleep’…..