- The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and Spectrum.Life celebrate one-year partnership anniversary
- Spectrum.Life works closely with university partner to address challenges in their student wellbeing provision and provide instantly accessible, clinically backed mental health care
London, June 11, 2025 – Spectrum.Life, a global partner in digital whole-of-health solutions and the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), a world-leading university specialising in the social sciences, particularly economics, politics, and law, announce the expansion of their partnership to provide mental health and wellbeing services to their students. This collaboration reinforces LSE’s commitment to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of its 12,000+ students from over 140 countries, addressing the growing challenges of anxiety, stress, and burnout in a high-pressure academic environment.
Confronted with growing mental health demands amid challenges like academic pressure, post-COVID reintegration, cultural stigmas, and the need for accessible support across global time zones, the London School of Economics (LSE) strengthened its in-house services through a dynamic partnership with Spectrum.Life. Spectrum.Life’s 24/7 on-demand platform provides confidential, multilingual counselling, reducing wait times and empowering students with immediate, professional care. The collaboration also integrates proactive initiatives like workshops and digital wellbeing resources to foster resilience and boost engagement. By addressing stress, anxiety, and burnout, the partnership has helped students engage more fully in their studies and university life, reducing the risk of deferrals, dropouts, and exam-related stress.
The impact is clear: Improved access to timely support, reduced stigma, and enhanced student satisfaction. By alleviating pressure on in-house services and offering culturally sensitive care, Spectrum.Life enables LSE students to thrive academically and personally at one of the world’s top universities.
“Mental health challenges significantly impact student persistence and retention in higher education, posing a critical challenge for UK institutions. As a 2nd Generation digital health provider, Spectrum.Life combines clinical expertise with proven digital scalability to transform healthcare. Extending and expanding our partnership with the London School of Economics and Political Science marks a pivotal step forward. Together, we are dedicated to empowering students with accessible, innovative wellbeing solutions that support their mental health and personal growth”, said Stephen Costello, CEO and Co-founder at Spectrum.Life.
“The partnership between LSE and Spectrum.Life has significantly strengthened the university’s commitment to student wellbeing, delivering meaningful, measurable improvements across the student experience. By enhancing access to timely, culturally sensitive, and round-the-clock support, the initiative has not only alleviated pressure on in-house services but also empowered students to take proactive steps toward maintaining good mental health. The results speak for themselves: improved access, reduced stigma, and a notable uplift in engagement with matters of personal wellbeing”, said Dr Max Eames, CPsychol AFBPsS MBACP Deputy Head of Counselling Service | Student Wellbeing Service at the London School of Economics and Political Science.
“As a result, LSE students are better supported to thrive academically, socially, and personally – positioning them to make the most of their time at one of the world’s most prestigious institutions”, according to Eames.
“Partnering with Spectrum.Life has been extremely beneficial for LSE students. The accessibility, flexibility, and quality of their service enhances our ability to support our students. The collaboration aligns with our ongoing commitment to fostering a mentally resilient student community,” said Venitia Stoby, Deputy Head of Student Services – Student Wellbeing at the London School of Economics and Political Science.
