For the vast majority of students now starting at university or returning to their studies, life attached to a campus is a positive experience.
But after years of being nurtured and guided by their parents, it can be a massive leap for some — not only are they now responsible for themselves, they must deal with new pressures, not least the rapidly changing landscape of relationships in the age of social media.
Most will look back on these university years as some of their best. But there are growing concerns that young students who struggle with depression and other mental illnesses are being left to flounder, with tragic results and unimaginable heartbreak for their families.
