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
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
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
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
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
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
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.