In our fourth episode of the Voices of Diversity: Mental Health podcast series, Denise Coles speaks with Abigail Lupson, a final year Electronic and Computer Systems Engineering student and chair of the LGBT+ association in the SU. Hear about Abigail’s experiences at Loughborough and beyond, her hope for the future in the face of global uncertainty, and some eye-opening facts about LGBT+ people and mental health. Tune into this captivating conversation with one of Loughborough’s most dedicated and successful LGBT rights activists.

The aim of the Voices of Diversity: Mental Health series is to raise awareness of and knowledge about mental health and how it impacts students and staff from various backgrounds. The overarching goal is to help develop a more inclusive environment where people have space to discuss their lived realities and for others to learn more about the lived realities of various groups within the Loughborough community.

Please note that these podcasts are not intended to provide professional mental health advice, simply to open the discussion around mental health in the workplace. If you need urgent mental health support, please call NHS 111 or Samaritans on 116 123.

Credits

Presenter: Denise Coles, EDI Manager

Guest: Abigail Lupson, chair of the LGBT+ student association

Produced by Lewis Jenkins, Graduate Management Trainee

With thanks to EDI Services and LSU Media