But the 20-year-old took her own life on 30 April, 2018, after a long struggle with social anxiety – on the day she was due to take an oral exam.
But bereaved families say this is not enough.
He called the review “a bunch of superficial sticking plasters” and criticised the university for failing in its duty of care towards his daughter.
Natasha Abrahart was due to take an oral exam on the day she diedThe review calls for safety checks to be conducted at university halls and any area where a student has died. It also says there should be better support students who are struggling academically.
Universities have also been asked to review access to their mental health services.
Mental health charity Student Minds said the review was an “incredibly positive exercise, providing opportunity for learning on a national level”.
However, speaking to The i Paper, Natasha’s parents, Maggie and Robert Abrahart, called the review “superficial” as universities “have no statutory duty of care.”
Natasha had dreams of pursuing a career in research after she graduated
Mrs Abrahart said: “Natasha was my practically perfect daughter when she was little, she loved Mary Poppins. She was bright, she was self-motivated. She only ever had one standard, and that was her best.
Natasha, from Nottingham, took her own life on the day she was due to undertake a compulsory group presentation in her second year of university.
Mrs Abrahart added: “Natasha needed to get a doctor’s note in order to receive extenuating circumstances. But Natasha couldn’t get a doctor’s note. That was the whole problem. Only once had she gone to the doctors on her own.”
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Based an ONS report from 2017, they estimate that 100 students a year die by suicide in higher education, including suicides they believe the ONS missed.
“They just say students need to be more resilient. But if someone has been in such a situation that killing themselves is the preferable route out. It is pretty bad,” the couple said.
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said every student suicide was a “tragedy” that left families, friends, and entire communities devastated.
“That means better support for at-risk students, a commitment to openness with families, and a sector-wide focus on preventing these heartbreaking losses. We expect decisive, visible action to ensure that no family is ever left in the dark again.”
“This includes the provision of appropriate, accessible services and interventions. We continue to develop and improve our services to support those who need help.”
For practical, confidential suicide prevention help and advice call Papyrus on 0800 068 4141, text 07860 039967 or email: pat@papyrus-uk.orgTo contact Samaritans, call 116 123 or visit samaritans.org
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