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Portland State University student dies, officials encourage witnesses to seek grief counseling

Portland, ORLocal News

A 22-year-old Portland State University (PSU) student died on Wednesday afternoon after suffering a fall from the university’s eight-story parking structure. This tragic incident has prompted university officials to encourage witnesses and those affected to seek grief counseling, emphasizing the importance of mental health support in times of crisis. The PSU counseling center has made resources available, alongside the national suicide prevention hotline, 988, to assist students coping with the loss. The university community is deeply impacted, and such incidents underline the need for ongoing discussions about mental health resources on campus. PSU has a history of prioritizing the well-being of its students, and this tragedy has reignited conversations about the challenges faced by young adults.

Campus safety, mental health awareness, and support services are critical topics as the PSU community comes together to process this loss. The university is committed to ensuring that all students have access to the help they need during this difficult time. As the investigation continues, PSU stands firm in its support for those affected by this heartbreaking event.

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