This research examines bereavement among UK university students, finding that one in five surveyed met criteria for prolonged grief disorder and experienced significant academic disruption. University support is often difficult to access or poorly signposted. The findings call for grief-aware policies that better protect bereaved students’ wellbeing and educational futures.

This research addresses the lack of psychological support for bereaved parents in low-resource settings. After reviewing global evidence and consulting experts and parents, it aims to develop a culturally appropriate, community-based intervention in Malawi. The goal is scalable, evidence-based support integrated into health systems to reduce mental health risks after pregnancy and neonatal loss.