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Research in Student Suicide
PAPYRUS has recognised for a long time that young people in higher education form a vulnerable group. With the support of The Big Lottery, the charity was able to commission a study on suicide in the student population in the United Kingdom.
The study, RaPSS (Responses and Prevention in Student Suicide), was undertaken by researchers at the University of Central Lancashire and King’s College London.
Key findings highlighted that staff affected by student suicides did not always receive formal support from their university; that universities need to review their availability to students especially over the summer months; that services did not always reach students living in the private rented sector and that not all university/college support services and NHS services seemed to communicate effectively. In addition, some parents of vulnerable students thought that more could have been done to keep them informed.
The study confirmed the need for a training resource to university and college staff understand what part they can play in preventing suicide and how to support friends and family of a suicidal student.
We responded with the PAPYRUS Suicide Prevention Guide for Universities and Colleges. It includes a training DVD for academic and pastoral staff and booklet designed to encourage a greater understanding of student suicide. There is also an awareness card for ancillary staff such as porters and cleaners; an information leaflet for students worried about a friend; a help leaflet for a young person who may be feeling suicidal and helpline contact cards.
The guide is being launched to universities and colleges through a series of regional seminars, which include a free copy of the guide.
For more information and details of future seminar dates click
PAPYRUS has developed a resource pack for Universities and Colleges based on the findings of this research. For more about the Preventing Student Suicide pack,
click here.
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