Universities urged to do more to prevent student suicide

‘Universities can help save lives when they adopt a proactive response to suicide prevention,’ sector leader says

Universities have been told to take a more proactive role in preventing student suicide - including by contacting families when there are serious concerns around mental health.

New recommendations include the option of involving trusted contacts such as parents or others even without agreement from the student.

This should be used in situations where there are serious concerns about the person’s safety or mental health, according to Universities UK (UUK).

Its guidance - issued in partnership with the Papyrus suicide prevention charity - is the first time a consistent practice has been proposed for the sector.

UUK, which represents 140 universities in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, said the recommendations place the student at the centre of decisions about their safety and care.

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