Wellbeing

There are many ways in which you can contact us for support:

• Your Academic Mentor (AM)- your AM will guide and assist you in your learning development and maintain an overview of your academic progress and overall wellbeing during your time at the School. You can book a one-to-one session with your academic mentor via the Student Hub or email.
• Our Departmental Senior Student Advisor (DSSA) - Tess Thomas is your DSSA who can provide guidance and support in relation to your studies and wellbeing. You can contact Tess via email to book a one-to-one appointment or attend her online drop in session every Tuesday 12-1pm via Zoom. Alternatively, you can book an appointment or attend the online drop in session via this webpage. 
• Professional Services Staff (PSS) - Our PSS staff are another point of contact if you, or someone you are concerned about, are experiencing a mental health issue or emotional distress. They can give you initial support and signpost you to appropriate help if required. To contact us email anthro.admin@lse.ac.uk. 

• The Student Wellbeing Service, offers a range of support to students so you can make the most out of your LSE experience. This includes the Wellbeing and Counselling services, if your personal circumstances are affecting your wellbeing and/or academic progress. You can find out more here.
  
  The Student Wellbeing webpage also includes information on what to do in an emergency or if you are in need of urgent support and in crisis. If you need any ‘out of hours’ support, you can find further information here on how to access help (including a 24/7 phone line for someone you can speak to)

• The Disability and Mental Health Service (DMHS) offers confidential advice and support to all disabled students, including support for students with physical impairments, long-term health conditions, mental health conditions, specific learning difficulties and autistic spectrum conditions. Find out more here about the support they can provide, including how to set up any learning adjustments (My Adjustments) for your studies and assessments.

• If you are unsure what support may be appropriate for you, book an initial appointment with the Student Wellbeing Service, to discuss how to access the right support. You can book an initial appointment here to speak to one of their Wellbeing Advisers.

• Peer Supporters are trained student volunteers who you can turn to for a non-judgemental and confidential listening space. You can explore what they offer here.

• If you could use some advice and support on anything study related, you may want to book a 1:1 meeting with a LSE LIFE study adviser! They can help talk to you about key skills such as reading, making notes, essay writing, managing your time and other study-related skills. 

The LSESU Advice Service provides free advice and support to LSE students on a range of academic, financial, and housing issues, and because we are independent from LSE, all our advice is impartial and free from a conflict of interest. 
 
The Advice Service also allocates multiple funds, including the hardship funds, which students have benefitted from greatly in the past. More information about the Advice Service can be found here.