This week we visited Number 10 to officially hand in the signatures so far and request that making Mental Health Education mandatory teaching in all UK schools be debated in Parliament. This was an incredibly humbling experience and I want to publicly thank the Custodians and the Police who did their country proud. They facilitated a smooth handover in an efficient and friendly manner.

Thank you to all of you who have signed, shared, chipped in and talked about this petition. Together we have shown that mental health is a growing concern and the lack of education around it must be addressed now. By teaching children that mental illness can be talked about freely and without judgement, they will be more understanding of others and themselves. This will break down stigma, empower them to speak up when they need help and be better understood when doing so.

Since starting this petition, we have received support from politicians across the political spectrum, it has been shared over 11,000 times and the Department of Education have released initial outlines on how to make our requests a reality. This would not be the first time Mental Health Education has been considered for parliamentary debate, but this time, the reforms are already in reach. This is our chance to make sure they definitely go through and are extensive enough to improve the lives of our nation’s children.

We have already proved how strength in numbers can ignite change, but keep sharing to help this cause go all the way. Together we can improve childhoods and save lives.

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Thank you, Bobby Temps & Annie Harris