Xiaohongshu
This workshop will explore the relationship between neurodivergence and mental health. It will provide an opportunity to discuss some of the mental health challenges students may experience, how neurodivergence can influence wellbeing, and strategies for managing these challenges.
The session will also explore the support available to students at UCL, including where to seek help and how to access appropriate services and resources.
Designed for neurodivergent students, this workshop explores the relationship between neurodivergence and mental health.
This event is for neurodivergent students (diagnosed or undiagnosed).
Speaker bio:
Lucy Smith is the Specific Learning Differences Coordinator and Specialist Tutor within Student Support and Wellbeing Services. She has worked at UCL since July 2022. Prior to this, she gained around 10 years of experience in higher education, supporting disabled and neurodivergent students.
Lucy has multiple neurodivergences that were all discovered after she finished her first degree. She's passionate about neurodivergent students succeeding in their own ways - being different, not broken.
Leonora Bennett is one of the Mental Health Coordinators within Student Support and Wellbeing Services. She brings a wealth of experience, having worked in diverse areas of mental health support both inside and outside of education. She is a trained CBT therapist and has led mindfulness and meditation sessions for years.
Accessibility information:
- The facilitator will be wearing a microphone for the duration of the session.
- This room has MobileConnect available (via personal devices).
- This room has step-free access.
- This room has adjustable lighting.
- Guide dogs and personal assistant/carers are welcome.
- We will have ear defenders available for students and staff to borrow at the Festival. You can collect a pair from the North Cloisters
This event is part of UCL's Thrive Festival
Don't forget to check out the other events that we're organising as part of Thrive Festival! We have a full schedule of exciting, fun, interesting, and restorative events happening on Thursday 15 and Friday 16 October at Bloomsbury campus and Wednesday 21 October at East campus.