If you want to look at ways you can get help to better understand and cope with personal, psychological and emotional issues, you should register with the Student Counselling Service. Counsellors offer students talking support, as well as and therapies in various forms as a way of treating these difficulties.

If you feel as though your mental health condition is impacting, or may impact on your studies, you should speak to us at the Disability and Mental Health Service. Our Mental Health Advisers offer practical support around managing your studies while coping with a mental health condition, as well as helping with support if you are having a serious crisis or need urgent help.

If your difficulties are associated with difficulties such as bereavement, relationship issues or moving from another country, we would recommend you contact the Student Counselling Service in the first instance. Do not worry about ‘getting it wrong’, as we can discuss in more detail with you who it would be most appropriate to speak to after you make contact. 

When you meet with an adviser they will talk you through the various ways in which the School can provide support and adjustments to your studies, such as:

My Adjustments

Any necessary support and adjustments to your teaching and learning will be recorded within a document known as My Adjustments (MAs). MAs will be shared with staff on a need-to-know basis to ensure that these can be implemented. Examples of adjustments could be explaining that you may need to leave the room suddenly, or that you may sometimes struggle with contributing to group discussions. This can help those who teach you approach situations with equity and tact, and allow them to offer some flexibility where required.

MAs are created in collaboration with you, and will be discussed in detail with your adviser at your first appointment.

Mentoring

Where appropriate we can refer you for mentoring support. Mentoring is not counselling, but offers students a reflective and supportive space with an impartial professional who is not a member of LSE staff. Through regular meetings with your mentor you will have the chance to talk through the practicalities of your course with someone who understands the complications that mental health issues can bring. Together you can develop strategies to help you get the most out of your time at LSE.

Mentoring is free of charge for all students, although UK students will need to apply for Disabled Students’ Allowances for funding (please see section below). International students should speak to their adviser about a referral for mentoring.

Mental Health Advisers

Our advisers link in with various services to ensure that you have the right level of support away from the campus, such as specialist mental health services, GPs, and halls of residence.

Central Exam Adjustments

We can recommend Central Exam Adjustments (CEAs) to ensure you are able to take your exams with reasonable adjustments in place. For example by providing rest breaks, extra time  or access to food and medication.

Appropriate CEAs can be discussed with your adviser, and are dependent on your individual circumstances and the medical evidence you provide.