Petition · past parliament
Make Mental Health training mandatory for teachers
Closed
234 signatures
What the petition asks
In 2020 it became mandatory for schools to teach about mental health, yet training is not mandatory for teachers. We need to support our students.
Among 17 to 19 year olds, the proportion with a probable mental disorder increased from 17.4% in 2021 to 25.7% in 2022. This is scary. Our students must be supported as this is becoming an increasing issue. Teachers want to be able to act and understand how best to support their students. With sufficient training, this can be achieved.
Timeline
| 11 May 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 11 Nov 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
234
Status
Closed
Opened
11 May 2023
Closed
11 Nov 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.