Suicide Prevention and the National Curriculum

She thanked the hon. Member for his speech on suicide prevention and mentioned a constituent's son, Peter, who took his own life in 2012. She highlighted the need for more information about suicide and suicide prevention in schools.

The MP paid tribute to campaigners like 3 Dads Walking and raised awareness of suicide prevention. She mentioned the case of her nephew, Jack, who died by suicide after being prescribed Roaccutane at age 17. In 2021, there were 5,583 suicides in the UK, with 90% associated with mental health issues. The MP called for awareness and training in universities about signs of mental distress.

Discussed the need for statutory suicide prevention teaching in RSHE curriculum, highlighting the personal experiences of those affected by mental health issues and citing statistics showing one in six children aged 5-16 identified as having probable mental health problems. Emphasized that early intervention can make a significant difference.

Mr Watling thanked Mr Anderson for his speech and emphasised the importance of warning students about online harms. He supported the Online Harms Bill and suggested that internet platforms should take more responsibility to address these issues.

He joined the hon. Member in paying tribute to 3 Dads Walking for raising awareness of suicide, particularly highlighting Tim from west Norfolk who is part of the initiative. He welcomed the Government's commitment to a review and suggested that it should hear directly from individuals affected by suicide.

Mr McCartney highlighted that 17 people take their own lives daily in the UK and shared personal stories from Radio 4's '3 Dads Walking' programme. He pledged to do more on suicide prevention after losing two close friends, thanked colleagues for work with an all-party group, and expressed desire to mitigate social media toxicity and pandemic-induced isolation for young people.

Pays tribute to a colleague's speech on suicide prevention and discusses issues such as the delay in prevention of future deaths notices being acted upon, universities' reluctance to communicate with parents due to student autonomy, and the need for mental health support that addresses both causes and consequences. Highlights statistics showing one in six children aged 7-16 have probable mental health conditions, rising to one in four among those aged 17-19. How do we judge whether the Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) programme is having an impact on reducing drug-related harm or gang involvement among children?

Mr Anderson expressed deep sorrow over the loss of Sean Lynk, a young man who was well-liked and seemingly happy before taking his own life. He highlighted the potential impact of the dark web on individuals like Sean and acknowledged the work of support groups such as Enlighten the Shadows in helping those with dark thoughts or suicidal tendencies. Mr Anderson emphasized that suicide can affect anyone regardless of their background, and he called for greater intervention to address this issue by including suicide prevention in school curricula.

Expressed concern about the rising suicide rate among young people, with four schoolchildren taking their own lives in an average week. Mentioned that young women have a record-high suicide rate. Urged better online safeguards and suicide prevention training for children. How will the RSHE review address talking to young people about suicide prevention and ensuring it is okay for them to discuss their feelings?

Many constituents in Weaver Vale have been inspired by 3 Dads Walking, calling for suicide prevention to be integrated into the curriculum and for greater regulation of online harm.

Suicide is the biggest killer of under-35s in the UK, with about 200 school children dying by suicide each year. The speaker highlights the impact on families and advocates for more mental health education in schools. Acknowledged Duncan Baker's speech, noting her background in healthcare before joining parliament.

Neil Hudson paid tribute to the 3 Dads Walking campaign and highlighted the need for suicide awareness in school curricula, noting that more than five young people take their lives each day and over 200 schoolchildren are lost to suicide annually. He stressed the importance of parity between mental and physical health education and expressed support for mental health first aid training.

Will the review include teacher training on discussing mental health and provide support for parents in having conversations with their children about these issues?

The MP agreed that it is important to work with experts to ensure age-appropriate materials are used in the curriculum. He mentioned concerns raised by parents regarding previous curricula, suggesting collaboration with organisations such as Papyrus and CALM.

Ms Peacock highlighted the high rate of self-harm hospital admissions in her constituency, citing specific statistics. She stressed the strain on child and adolescent mental health services with long wait times and insufficient funding for local charities. Two personal examples were given where delays in treatment exacerbated young people's mental health crises.

Pays tribute to campaigners and charities for their work in suicide prevention. Highlights the importance of including mental health education in schools, with a focus on early intervention and support. Mentions research showing that women aged 16-24 are most likely to report self-harm and suicidal thoughts. Criticizes the failure to meet previous targets for reducing suicide rates among under-35s. Advocates for Labour's proposals to ensure all children have access to mental health counselling in schools and to establish community-based mental health hubs.

Crouch expressed concern about the rising number of suicides among school-aged children, with over 200 reported annually. She shared stories of Ryan and Ben, two secondary school boys who took their own lives, highlighting institutional failures in education and mental health services. Crouch advocated for more conversations in schools regarding suicide awareness and prevention, stressing the importance of better mental health support systems. Ms Crouch intervened to suggest that mental health first aid training should be standard provision in schools and sports clubs, rather than becoming necessary after tragic events. Will the Minister commit to speaking with parents and loved ones of those who have taken their lives to understand why they believe suicide prevention should be included in the curriculum?

Thanked the hon. Member for her speech and emphasised the importance of discussing mental health, particularly with young people, to provide them with tools and signposting to organisations supporting mental health.