Teachers need training to spot signs of mental illness

6 July 2009 1 min read Neil Puffett Health

Teachers and other public sector workers should be trained in spotting early signs of mental ill health in children, a coalition of health groups has said.

A report by the Future Vision Coalition, A Future Vision for Mental Health, sets out an agenda for mental health services that spans across public services and includes a number of recommendations relating to children.

The report recommends access to psychological therapies should be rolled out nationally and extended to cover children, the elderly, prisoners and those with long-term health problems.

Meanwhile it suggests that mental health services need to work with schools, care homes and the armed forces to promote good mental health among at-risk individuals.

Angela Greatley, chief executive at the Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health, said: "Too little is done to promote good mental health in schools, workplaces and communities.

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