To: gillian-keegan MP
Mental health lessons in school
It should be a compulsory subject, key modules should include but not be limited to: what is mental health and why should it be protected, different kids of mental health issues, how to spot them, how to get help, how to help your self and the positive outcomes of looking after yourself
Why is this important?
It is important if not critical that mental health should be taught in schools. If children are taught how to look after their mental health, it will a dramatic impact on their wellbeing.
Children are increasingly under a lot of stress and come from homes and situations that means that their mental health is bad.
If a child knows how to look after their mind it will be easier for them to look after themselves as adults and make less damaging choices. Crime rates will fall, adults relying on mental health medication will drop and addiction will drop also. Investing in a child's mental health is a long term investment that will benefit everyone in the future.
