Fund teacher training for mental health first aid and suicide prevention
Government to fund Mental Health First Aid Training and Suicide Prevention Training for all Primary and Secondary School Teachers
Signatures
375
signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 375/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 375/100,000
- 10 APR 2026Petition closedFinal total: 375 signatures
- 10 OCT 2025Petition opened for signatures
Background
20.3% of eight to 16-year-olds had a probable mental disorder in 2023 (NHS England); early intervention in primary and secondary school, supported by Mental Health First Aid trained Teachers can support children during this challenging period. 50% of mental health problems are established by age 14, it is vital the people who see children every day have the experience, knowledge and tools to support young people