Petitions/Fund teacher training for mental health first aid and suicide prevention
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Opened10 Oct 2025
Closes10 Apr 2026
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Government to fund Mental Health First Aid Training and Suicide Prevention Training for all Primary and Secondary School Teachers

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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Jenny Riddell-Carpenter
1Jenny Riddell-Carpenter MP
Suffolk Coastal
37
Liz Jarvis
2Liz Jarvis MP
Eastleigh
25
Paul Holmes
3Paul Holmes MP
Hamble Valley
21
Caroline Nokes
4Caroline Nokes MP
Romsey and Southampton North
15
Mr Douglas Alexander
5Mr Douglas Alexander MP
Lothian East
9
Sir Alan Campbell
6Sir Alan Campbell MP
Tynemouth
8
Yuan Yang
7Yuan Yang MP
Earley and Woodley
6
Sir Julian Lewis
8Sir Julian Lewis MP
New Forest East
6
Llinos Medi
9Llinos Medi MP
Ynys Môn
6
Amanda Martin
10Amanda Martin MP
Portsmouth North
5