Mental health

As demand increases for university-funded support services, we’re calling for greater government focus on student mental health. We’re also campaigning for student-facing NHS services which match the commitment made in the NHS Long Term Plan.

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13 December 2022 Media releases

13 December 2022 Media releases

New guidance for universities on how to respond to student suicides

Published today by Universities UK in partnership with PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide and Samaritans, funded by the Office for Students, the guidance Responding to a suicide: advice for universities is written by the sector for the sector with advice from practitioners, experts and bereaved families.
6 October 2022 Media releases

6 October 2022 Media releases

Universities to involve trusted contacts when there are serious concerns about a student’s safety or mental health

Universities need to have clearer policies on how and when they should involve family, carers and trusted friends when there is considered to be a serious risk to the welfare of a student.
3 October 2022 Media releases

3 October 2022 Media releases

Increased mental health support needed for university students on placements

University students who go on placements as part of their degree need better support, with placement providers and universities working more closely together to reduce mental health and wellbeing risks.

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