University Mental Health Day and Mental Health Awareness Week

Looking for mental health support?

University Mental Health Day, 13 March

Get involved with free activities for everyone in our LSE community. Join a crafting session, attend a workshop, or take part in a fitness activity - there's something for everyone!

 

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Thursday 13 March

Table Tennis
10am-4pm, ARC

Slow Flow Yoga for body and mind | This slow flow class is designed to gently awaken both the body and mind.
10-10.45am, SAW
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Nervous system regulation and compassion meditation | We’ll flow through a movement practice that offers practical tools and techniques for nervous system regulation.
11-11.45am, SAW
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Vinyasa Flow | Slow flow: all levels including complete beginners welcome
12noon-12.45pm, SAW
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Tranquil Terrariums | Join our workshop with the Student Wellbeing Service to make a simple terrarium, all materials are supplied. 
12noon-1.30pm, ARC. No bookings required.

Slow Flow | all levels including complete beginners are welcome to join this slow flow yoga class
1-1.45pm, SAW
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Daiost Flow | Daoist Flow is a gentle, meditative movement practice inspired by Daoist principles.
2-2.45pm, SAW
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Meet the Leadership Event | Join LSE Leaders for an opportunity to share your views.
2.30-4pm, MAR Great Hall
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Yoga and breathing | This session focuses on combining yoga postures with conscious breathwork to enhance relaxation and mental clarity. 
3-3.45pm, SAW
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Master's Dissertation: from procrastination to productivity (workshop) | Overwhelmed by dissertation workload? Join an interactive workshop to help you understand and overcome procrastination.
2-3.30pm, LSE LIFE Workspace 2
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Friday 14 March

A Good Yarn: Beginners' Knitting | Learn to knit with the Student Wellbeing Service. Absolutely no experience needed, all levels welcome and all materials supplied. 
11am-2pm, CBG Ground Floor
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These events are an opportunity for you to step away from your studies and take a break - they are not designed to replace immediate or long-term mental health support.

If you are struggling or need further support with mental health issues, please visit our dedicated student wellbeing webpages.

 


 

 

Check out last year's Mental Health Awareness Week events! More info on Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 will be posted soon. 

 

MHAW 24 Tues 14 May

Tuesday 14 May 2024

Table tennis
10am – 4pm, Library Plaza

The Zen Bus | An American school bus full of zen activities!
10am – 6pm, Sheffield Street, outside SAW

Make your own self-care kit | Choose a selection of goodies to help look after yourself during Spring Term
12 noon – 2pm, Library Plaza*

Meet the Student Wellbeing Service | Find out how LSE can support you during your time at LSE
12 noon – 2pm, Library Plaza

Book swap and snack stall Bring a book you've read to swap for one you haven't
12 noon – 2pm, Library Plaza*

Charles Booth’s maps Minecraft drop-in | Test a Minecraft world build for Charles Booth’s Maps of London Poverty and visit a pop-up exhibition of archives from the Booth collection!
12 noon – 3pm, Library, LRB.R.08, lower ground floor Digital Skills Lab

Plant potting and tote bag decorating | Design a tote bag or take home a succulent you've re-potted!
2 – 4pm, Library Plaza*


*Please note that outside sessions may move inside to the LSE Community Space (SAW 3.02) due to the weather.

 

  

MHAW 24 Fri 17 May

Friday 17 May 2024

Table tennis
10am – 4pm, Library Plaza

LIFE in London: Hampstead Heath Park Ramble
12 noon – 3pm, meet at LSE LIFE in the Library

Pilates
Class 1: 2pm – 2.45pm | Class 2: 3pm – 3.45pm
LSESU Weston Studio, ground floor, MAR

20 minute massage
Various times available
LSE Treatment Clinic, 1st floor FAW