Mental Health Awareness Week, 12-16 May
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!
Are you a staff member looking for MHAW activities? Visit the Staff MHAW page for more details.
Monday 12 May
Book swap | Bring a book you've read to swap for one you haven't
10am-5pm, MAR Great Hall
Meet LSE and LSESU | Join LSE Eden Centre and LSESU and take a survey around mental health at university. We’ll be handing out freebies and talking to you about stress and our services.
11am-3pm, Outside the Library
Badminton | Open to everyone! Just turn up, grab a racket and have a break. These sessions are open to all abilities.
12noon-2pm, MAR Sports Hall
Table tennis
12noon-2pm, MAR Squash Courts
Tuesday 13 May
Book swap | Bring a book you've read to swap for one you haven't
10am-5pm, MAR Great Hall
Crochet and chill | Come and take a study break and learn to crochet with the Student Wellbeing Service (SWS). No experience required, but all levels welcome. Please feel free to drop in at any point during the session, you can learn the basics in as little as 30 minutes! All materials supplied. Spaces are limited so book in now!
11am-2pm, CBG ground floor
Book now
Meet LSE and LSESU | Join LSE Eden Centre and LSESU and take a survey around mental health at university. We’ll be handing out freebies and talking to you about stress and our services.
11am-3pm, Outside the Library
Beginner Yoga | Open to everyone! This session will focus on basics and get you used to movements, poses and all the fun yoga can offer.
12noon-1pm | SAW 6th Floor Studio
Book now
Table tennis
12noon-2pm, MAR Squash Courts
Badminton | Open to everyone! Just turn up, grab a racket and have a break. These sessions are open to all abilities.
2pm-3pm, MAR Sports Hall
Finding the balance: fruit and sweets stall | Join the Peer Supporters and SWS for wellbeing exam tips and enjoy free fruit and sweets.
12noon-3pm, Library Plaza
Wednesday 14 May
Book swap | Bring a book you've read to swap for one you haven't
10am-5pm, MAR Great Hall
Acupuncture | Acupuncture sessions, limited availablity
10-11am, LSE Treatment Centre
Book now
Meet LSE and LSESU | Join LSE Eden Centre and LSESU and take a survey around mental health at university. We’ll be handing out freebies and talking to you about stress and our services.
11am-3pm, Outside the Library
Table tennis
12noon-2pm, MAR Squash Courts
Badminton | Open to everyone! Just turn up, grab a racket and have a break. These sessions are open to all abilities.
1pm-2pm, MAR Sports Hall
Postgrad only Yoga | Open to all postgraduate students! Come along to be among peers and create well-deserved space for you. All abilities welcome.
1pm-2pm, SAW 6th Floor Studio
Book now
Thursday 15 May
The Zen Bus | An American school bus full of zen activities! Drop in for a session throughout the day.
10am-5pm, CBG Square
LSE Photo Prize Reception | Come and take a study break and join us for some tea, coffee and snacks while enjoying this year's incredible Photo Prize entries
10am-1.30pm, MAR Great Hall
Book swap | Bring a book you've read to swap for one you haven't
10am-5pm, MAR Great Hall
Meet LSE and LSESU | Join LSE Eden Centre and LSESU and take a survey around mental health at university. We’ll be handing out freebies and talking to you about stress and our services.
11am-3pm, Outside the Library
Badminton | Open to everyone! Just turn up, grab a racket and have a break. These sessions are open to all abilities.
12noon-2pm, MAR Sports Hall
Table tennis
12noon-2pm, MAR Sports Hall
Women's Yoga session | All abilities welcome, come along and enjoy a dedicated space to move.
1pm-2pm, SAW 6th Floor Studio
Book now
Friday 16 May
Book swap | Bring a book you've read to swap for one you haven't
10am-5pm, MAR Great Hall
Massages | 20 minute massages, limited availability
11am-1pm, LSE Treatment Clinic
Book now
Table tennis
Available all day , CBG Square
Meet LSE and LSESU | Join LSE Eden Centre and LSESU and take a survey around mental health at university. We’ll be handing out freebies and talking to you about stress and our services.
11am-3pm, Outside the Library
Badminton | Open to everyone! Just turn up, grab a racket and have a break. These sessions are open to all abilities.
12noon-2pm, MAR Sports Hall
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.