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Fund teacher training for mental health first aid and suicide prevention

Submitted by Toby Ware on Sunday 21st September 2025

Published on Friday 10th October 2025

Current status: Closed

Closed: Friday 10th April 2026

Signatures: 375

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2023 ~ Children ~ England ~ First Aid ~ fund ~ knowledge ~ mentalhealth ~ NHS ~ NHS England ~ Primary ~ Secondary ~ Teachers ~ training ~ Young people

Petition Action

Fund teacher training for mental health first aid and suicide prevention

Petition Details

Government to fund Mental Health First Aid Training and Suicide Prevention Training for all Primary and Secondary School Teachers

Additional Information

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


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