PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide says lockdown during their first weeks of university creates further uncertainty students who saw their end-of-school education disrupted by school closures, cancelled exams and results errors.
In response to the concerns over the impact of restrictions on young people's mental health, PAPYRUS and Universities UK (UUK) have published guidance to help prevent student suicide, which includes advice on prevention and intervention.
The Suicide-Safer Universities guide includes a checklist highlighting how institutions of higher education can make their student communities safer and how they can develop a strategy focussed specifically on prevention.
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
