P-05-708 To Make Mental Health a Part of the National Curriculum
P-05-708 To Make Mental Health a Part of the National Curriculum
This petition was submitted by the Sarah Harmon,
having collected 224 signatures.
Petition
Wording
It is important to educate young people about the
signs and symptoms of mental illness. To promote mental wellbeing, by learning
positive coping mechanisms, how to channel emotions positively. It is important
to raise awareness of mental health, to smash the stigma and discrimination
that millions of people face each and every day. This will bring a better
understanding of how to support people with mental difficulties. More people
will feel easier to reach out and get the support they so desperately need and
early intervention, meaning more NHS money and lives can be saved. Only if we
make a difference now. I feel that if mental health was part of the national
curriculum, the signs and symptoms of my Anorexia could have been spotted
earlier, then left it was too late. I feel that people would have been more
supportive and understanding if they had the education. I am just one woman
trying my best to educate the next generation thanks to Fixers UK. I run my own
project called Black Cat Project. I hope the government take this on board. Let's
Make A Difference Now!
Status
This petition is currently under consideration by the Petitions Committee
It was first considered by the Petitions Committee on 13/09/2016
Assembly
Constituency and Region
- Montgomeryshire
- Mid and West Wales
Further information
Business type: Petition
Reason considered: Senedd Business;
Status: Complete
First published: 08/08/2016