University Mental Health Day 2026

On the 12 March we observe University Mental Health Day at UAL and with this year's theme being "human connection" we aim to bring you resources, activities and events throughout the week that build a sense of community and belonging at UAL.

University life has its sets of challenges and it’s perfectly normal to feel overwhelmed by it sometimes. Whether you’re feeling stressed about deadlines, anxious about the future or homesick, UAL has the resources you need to make you feel better.

Where to start?

Firstly, you can reach out to your tutor or your friends, find people you trust and let them know what is on your mind.

If you need to talk to a mental health professional, book a counselling appointment via this form or attend a drop in wellbeing session directly at your College. You can also call +44 (0)20 7514 6251 or email counselling@arts.ac.uk.

If you need a safe place for you to share what’s on your mind and get support with your mental health and wellbeing, download Togetherall for 24/7 online mental health support.

If you need a quiet space to pray, decompress or catch your breath, you can find quiet spaces on site at UAL.

If you require urgent mental health support, you can call +44 (0)20 7514 6426 and ask to speak the Duty Worker or email studenthealth@arts.ac.uk

You can also call 111 (non-life-threatening emergency) or 999 (life-threatening emergency) for NHS support.

Events and community

Student services are organising multiple events across UAL campuses, discover their programme of wellbeing sessions, yoga classes, meditation and more.

All students

• UAL Bereavement support group: Thursday 12 March, online
• Zen Project Bus: Thursday 12 March, Chelsea College of Arts,  1pm to 4pm
• Yoga at LCF: Thursday 12 March, Room G09, 10am to 10.45am and 11am to 11.45am
• Yoga at LCC: Thursday 12 March, London College of Communication, 12.30pm to 1pm and 1.15pm to 1.45pm
• Mindfulness Meditation: Thursday 12 March, Online, 1pm to 1.30pm
• Mindful Walk: Thursday 12 March, LCC Information Centre, 2.30pm to 3.30pm
• Creative Cards: Thursday 12 March, LCC Information Centre, 12pm to 3pm

School of Pre-Degree Studies students

• Mindful Monday: Monday 9 March, Lime Grove Library, 11am to 3pm
• Paint and Plant: Thursday 12 March, Lime Grove Library, 2pm to 4pm

Resources outside of UAL:

• Student Minds:  the UK’s student mental health charity.
• Students Against Depression: a website with mental health resources for students by students.
• Samaritans: a telephone, email and visitor service for anyone experiencing emotional distress.
• Nightline: an anonymous listening and information service run by students, for students in London universities.
• Papyrus: UK charity dedicated to prevention of young suicide.
• The listening place: provides face to face support for those who think live is no longer worth living

Learn more about Helplines and emergency support | UAL.

Hear from our students:

Read our story by Sofia, Post-Grad Ambassador and MA Internet Equalities student, about student wellbeing during Winter.

Read our story by Lara, a Camberwell College of Arts BA Fine Art: Painting student, about homesickness and adapting to a London study life as an international student.

Listen to student voices to hear about managing stress, time management, belonging and more.