Her death deeply affected everyone at the University and our thoughts and sympathies are with the Abrahart family.

Like all universities, schools and colleges, we are deeply concerned by the increase of mental health issues amongst our young people nationally. We do our very best to support any student who is struggling with their mental health and have a wide range of services available. However, it is important that students receive appropriate specialist care under the NHS.

At the time of Natasha's death in April 2018, she was under the care of Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership.

We are fully committed to working with our partners in the NHS, charities and across the higher education sector in a collaborative effort to ensure we are collectively providing the best possible support for students in their studies.

We recognise the immense efforts of our committed staff to support Natasha, but we are by no means complacent. Mental health is one of the biggest public health issues affecting young people globally – not just those studying at University.

Where to go for support

To seek support within the University, we encourage students to access our services:

• Students can request wellbeing support by completing a simple Wellbeing Access form, by emailing wellbeing-access@bristol.ac.uk or calling 0117 456 9860 (open 24 hours)
• Multifaith Chaplaincy: call 0117 954 6600 or email multifaith-chaplaincy@bristol.ac.uk
• Students' Health Service: 0117 330 2720

Students may not always be sure about what kind of support they need – to explore what might be helpful, please complete the form, telephone or email Wellbeing Access who will be happy to help.

Out of hours and outside the university, the following services are available 24/7:

• NHS 111: for out of hours GP support
• Togetherall (formerly Big White Wall): provides peer and professional support
• Bristol Mindline: a confidential freephone helpline if you or someone you know is in distress 0808 808 0330
• The Samaritans: freephone number 116123 available for anyone in distress
• The student-run Nightline service can also be contacted 8pm to 8am every term time night on 0117 926 6266

You can read more about our approach to wellbeing and mental health in our staff and student wellbeing strategies.