University Mental Health Day

Thursday 3 March marks University Mental Health Day, a national campaign on the importance of caring for our mental wellbeing.

On the day we’re running free events open to all UAL students to help boost your mood. Come and join us at the following locations:

Central Saint Martins, Kings Cross

12pm - 2.30pm

Make worry dolls with restful crafting, have your blood pressure checked and get advice about stress and sleep. James’ Place Charity will also be around to chat to you about the free therapeutic support that they can offer to students.

10am–2pm

Student Weronika Szklarek and graduate Paolina Stefani, part of the CSM Associates programme, have also created a printed zine inspired by ‘La Settimana Enigmistica’, an Italian weekly pamphlet which includes games and exercises. Students are welcome to join us in The Street to complete the zines whilst enjoying free snacks and coffee. The zines have been printed on recycled paper using a risograph machine, a sustainable printing method.

London College of Communication, Elephant and Castle

12pm - 2.30pm

Craft a worry doll and contribute to our wellbeing tree. You can also check out an exhibition of work from our Art Therapy workshops and find out how to join us for future sessions.

Camberwell, Peckham Road

12pm - 2.30pm

Come along to Camberwell (opposite the Gallery) to create restful lavender bags and grab yourself a free healthy juice.

On Friday 4 March, 12-4pm, Arts SU will also be offering free hand massages and manicures at Camberwell.

Can’t join us on the day? Look out for our upcoming workshops:

Imposter syndrome

Wednesday 2 March, 2pm- 4pm.

Discover what imposter syndrome is and what you can do about it.

Mental health awareness for men

Thursday 3 March, 10.30am-12.30pm.

Sign up for this session for male students to learn more about mental health.

The five ways to wellbeing

Thursday 3 March, 3pm-4pm

Come along to learn about the five ways to wellbeing - five evidence-based steps to improving your mental health and wellbeing.

Are you afraid of food?

Monday 7 March, 4-5pm

Learn how to establish a healthy attitude to food.

Feeling blue or feeling good

Wednesday 9 March, 2-4pm.

Learn more about low mood, depression and how to improve your mood.

Art Therapy

Friday 4 and 11 March, 12-2pm.

Are you finding it difficult to engage with online learning? Explore the challenges of online learning over 2 sessions.

Wellbeing resources and advice

Take a look at our student wellbeing page, featuring tips on staying social, information on the support services here to help you, and some recommended podcasts for mental wellbeing.

All UAL students have free access Togetherall, a 24/7 digital mental health support service. Togetherall is a safe place for you to share what’s on your mind. You can speak to others in a one-to-one chat or through a community group or complete online self-help courses exploring anxiety, sleep, depression, problem solving, assertiveness and more.

You can also sign-up for the Arts SU Companion scheme, which pairs up compatible students for a chat and advice.