Deceased
Chenna Kesava Sai Prasangi
Demographics
20y, male
Date of death
2021-08-19
Finding date
2024-07-22
Cause of death
sodium nitrite toxicity
AI-generated summary
A 20-year-old Indian international student died from sodium nitrite toxicity following intentional ingestion. He had relocated to Australia in 2019 for university studies and initially struggled with the transition to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although he adjusted academically and was managing well, he had minimal engagement with university support services, only contacting them in June 2021 regarding financial hardship. The coroner identified a systemic issue: international students in Australia experience cultural, linguistic, and financial barriers to mental health help-seeking, with only 22.2% of international student suicides having accessed mental health services in the six weeks prior to death, compared to 57.1% of Australian-born students. While Deakin University's support services were adequate, the case highlights the ongoing challenge of encouraging international students to engage with available mental health and wellbeing resources.
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Specialties
Drugs involved
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