Some 97 per cent of respondents to a survey of teachers expressed a desire for training in supporting young people’s mental health, with 65 per cent stating they haven’t received any training related to mental health in the last twelve months.
A second survey found that 62 per cent of secondary school teachers said they have seen teenage pupils presenting with mental health problems who weren’t previously known by staff at their school to have these problems.
The results come ahead of a major report set to be released by the EIF later this month that will provide insights into how schools can best support young people’s mental health and wellbeing.
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