Compulsory training for teachers to recognise signs of underlying mental illness

Rejected 17 signatures

What the petition asks

As a 16 year old who suffers with ADHD, dyslexia and depression I feel that training for teachers to recognise signs of underlying mental illness' is vital. My first 2 schools let me down due to lack of understanding and I weren't given a diagnosis or support until I was in year 11 sitting my exams.

If teachers undergo training to help recognise signs of underlying mental illness' such as ADHD, autism, dyslexia, depression, anxiety and many more then this could well help to provide the correct support for a struggling child. Due to the traits of most mental illnesses this causes behaviour which is seen as "abnormal" and leads to labelling and bad stigma instead of leading to the support in which these young people need. Start supporting and stop labelling.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

All teachers to undertake mental health training before going in the profession

Timeline

4 Apr 2016	Petition opened for signatures
5 Apr 2016	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 17

Status Rejected

Rejected 5 Apr 2016

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