Young People: Mental Health
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to help support young men's mental health in (a) schools and (b) other educational settings.
Answered by Stephen Morgan
Education is a devolved matter and this response outlines the information for England only.
This government is committed to improving mental health support for all children and young people, including young men. This is critical to high and rising standards in schools and breaking down barriers to opportunity, helping pupils to achieve and thrive in education.
As part of this, the government has launched a call for evidence on men’s health, including mental health and support for young men, as part of its commitment to developing a men’s health strategy. The consultation is open until 17 July: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-launches-call-for-evidence-on-mens-health.
The government will provide access to specialist mental health professionals in every school by expanding Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs), so every child and young person has access to early support to address problems before they escalate. By April 2026, we estimate that 60% of pupils in schools and learners in further education in England will be covered by an MHST, up from 52% in April 2025.
We continue to work closely with students, parents, mental health experts and the higher education (HE) sector to drive meaningful change in mental health practice, and support student mental health in HE settings, through the HE Mental Health Implementation Taskforce.
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