In light of our country's mental health epidemic, I propose that mental health education become a core subject taught in every classroom. 

One in six U.S. youth aged 6-17 are diagnosed with a mental health disorder each year. 
An estimated 1.9 million youths experience major depressive episodes each year.
Keep in mind these are only numbers from the youths who had the support and resources to get diagnosed. The actual number is higher, maybe much higher. It is a silent epidemic often covered by the pressure for success.

Much focus has been concentrated on the tail end of treating those who are struggling mentally; often via therapy and medication. It's time we expand our care and focus to include early prevention. 

This starts with our education. 

We can equip the next generation with proper mental health education with training in topics like emotional regulation, healthy communication, and focus training to name a few. 

From an economic perspective, this would allow more individuals to become joyfully productive members of humanity. 

If you support this initiative, will you sign this petition?

Let us aim for a better, more compassionate future.