Summer Term? You've got this!

Looking for mental health support?

Mental Health Awareness Week,  15-20 May

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

For some activities you'll need to book - take a look at the schedule below and sign up today. For all other activities, you can drop in for as long - or as little - as you like (we know how busy Summer Term can be!).

LSESU is also running events and activitties this week as part of their De-stress Fest - find out about everything they have planned!

Monday 15 May

Monday 15 May

Table tennis
10am – 4pm, Library Plaza

20 minute massage
Timeslots available between 1 – 2pm and 4 – 5pm
LSE Treatment Clinic, 1st floor FAW

Book a session


Tote bag making |
 Design a tote bag, meet new people, chat, and be creative!
10am – 1pm, Library Plaza*

Volunteering pop up | Write a message of support for the exam period
10am – 1pm, Library Plaza*

Procrastination workshop
3 – 4pm, SAL.G.08

Book your place

*Please note that outside sessions may move inside to MAR due to the weather.


 

Tuesday 16 May

Tuesday 16 May

Table tennis
10am – 4pm, Library Plaza

Pot planting and decorating | Learn a new skill, socialise, and take home a succulent you've re-potted!
10am – 1pm, Library Plaza

Street food stall on campus
From 10am, CBG Square

Knitting group | Unwind and knit something – all levels of experience are welcome, and materials will be provided
2 – 4pm, Library Plaza

Reflective journaling workshop
12.15 – 1pm, MAR.2.07

Book your place

Tai Chi session | Learn and practice Tai Chi skills, such as grounding, breathing, balancing…and more!
4 – 5pm, The Desert Room, LSE Faith Centre, SAW.2.01

Book your place

 

Wednesday 17 May

Wednesday 17 May

Table tennis
10am – 4pm, Library Plaza

Acupuncture 
10am – 12 noon, LSE Treatment Clinic, 1st floor FAW

Book a session


Smoothie bike | 
Cycle to make your own smoothie!
10am – 4pm, Library plaza

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

Manage exam stress workshop 
2 – 3pm, online

Book your place

 

Thursday 18 May

Thursday 18 May

Eco-anxiety workshop | Join a workshop to understand eco-anxiety and how to manage it
9.30-10.45am or 3.30-4.45pm, online

Book you place: 9.30am

Book you place: 3.30pm


Table tennis

10am – 4pm, Library Plaza

The Zen Project | An American school bus full of zen activities!
10am – 5pm, CBG Square

Meet LSE teams | Find out how LSE can support you to make connections, enhance your education and make the most of your experience at LSE
11am – 2pm, Ground Floor, Marshall Building

Meditation session | Read more about Anapana meditation and this session 
12 noon  – 1pm, The Desert Room, LSE Faith Centre, SAW.2.01

Book swap café | Bring a book you've read to swap for one you haven't
12 noon – 2pm, Library plaza

 

Friday 19 May

Friday 19 May

Table tennis
10am – 4pm, Library Plaza

The Zen Project | An American school bus full of zen activities!
11am – 6pm, CBG Square

Street photography sessions | Explore London and learn how to take great street photography
10am – 12 noon and 1 – 3pm

Book your place

 

Saturday 20 May

Saturday 20 May 

Southwark Parkrun | Run (or walk) with others from LSE and enjoy some post-run snacks
9 –10am, Southwark Park

Run with us

 

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.