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Provide each high school in the UK with a counselor based inside the school.
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77 signatures
What the petition asks
Young people especially are extremely vulnerable to mental health disorders, this can range from depression to eating disorders. Unfortunately, not all schools in the UK offer a counselor within school to offer support to teens.
A 2004 survey conducted by The Office for National Statistics found that approximately one in ten children and young people aged 5 – 16 had a clinically diagnosed mental disorder.
In the UK and Wales, it is estimated that every 20 minutes a 10-19 year old attempts to commit suicide.
As of 2014, figures revealed that there was a 70% increase in 11-14 year old's attending A&E because of self-harm.
http://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/childrenstats.html
In the UK and Wales, it is estimated that every 20 minutes a 10-19 year old attempts to commit suicide.
As of 2014, figures revealed that there was a 70% increase in 11-14 year old's attending A&E because of self-harm.
http://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/childrenstats.html
Timeline
| 16 Dec 2015 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 16 Jun 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
77
Status
Closed
Opened
16 Dec 2015
Closed
16 Jun 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.