'We need to talk about what happened': UW to release report on student mental health

The conversation about studentmental health needs to continue, says University of Waterloo presidentFeridunHamdullahpur, after a student died by suicide on the school's campus Monday.

"We need to turn talk into action to make sure we are doing everything in our power to remove stigma and connect people with the help they need," he saidin an open letter on the school's Daily Bulletin.

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On Monday, policeconfirmedthe student, a 22-year-old man infourth-year, died by suicide.

Hamdullahpursaid there has been discussions on howthe university can improve student life on its campuses.

In the coming days, Hamdullahpursaid he will receive a final report from the President's Advisory Committee on Student Mental Health, which he plans to share with the "campus community" for feedback.

He is also setto announce how the university will move forward to further support student mental health.

"Like many of you I am asking what was going on in this young man's world where taking his life seemed the only way out,"Hamdullahpursaid