World Mental Health Day takes place on 10 October and serves as a reminder that there is no health without mental health. Each year, the international campaign focuses on a different theme, with ‘Mental Health in humanitarian emergencies’ the focus for 2025.
At King’s, we understand the importance of ensuring students know about and can access the right level of support, not just during times of crisis, but at the exact point they need it most.
Here are some of the ways you can access mental health support at King’s - from accessing resources independently to booking in with specialised support teams. For a complete list of all of the student support and wellbeing guidance at King’s, visit the article ‘What student support services are available at King's?’ on Student Services Online.
Accessing self-help resources
Spectrum.Life – a digital wellbeing platform where you can find a huge range of wellbeing support, including online yoga classes, nutrition plans, recipe ideas, mindfulness and much more. Sign up for free with your King's email address.
Student Space – check out their great resources on mental health and wellbeing for university students
There’s an App for that – our counselling team have created a list of apps that you may find helpful in managing your mental health
Asking for advice and embracing activities
Faculty Wellbeing Advisors - the Faculty Wellbeing Advisors work closely with your faculty, KCLSU and King’s support services to ensure you have what you need to succeed while studying at King’s.
Residence Welfare leads - if you live in one of the King’s Residences, Residence Welfare Leads can be contacted by text, phone or drop-in sessions. They can provide a listening ear and can help signpost you to further specialist support if you need it.
KCLSU Wellbeing - your Students’ Union offers a range of wellbeing programmes and events including the Buddy Scheme to help students settle in and weekly Take Time Out Hubs to help you switch off from your studies.
Personal Tutors and PhD Supervisors – there to support you with your learning, your tutors and supervisors can discuss issues affecting your wellbeing and studies and signpost you to other services if needed.
Speaking to specialised support teams
Counselling and Mental Health Support - Counselling offers a safe, confidential and supportive space to help you explore your problems. It can allow you to share and gain insight into your feelings, thoughts and behaviour.
Disability Support and Inclusion - support including advice and guidance via email, appointments and face-to-face drop-ins is available for prospective and current disabled students, including those with long-term medical or mental health conditions and Specific learning differences.
Help in times of crisis
Crisis support - If you’re worried about a friend, yourself or another student’s health or wellbeing, whether physical or mental, you can raise serious concerns through referral to the Student of Concern (SoC) team, who will assess the situation and provide appropriate support.