Student mental health platforms

Here's what the 2024 BC election parties are promising.

Mandate that schools immediately inform parents of suicidal intentions by their child

"Respect parental rights and protect kids by ensuring that parents are immediately informed of suicidal intentions by their child." — Common Sense Change for British Columbia, retrieved 2024-10-15
Improve school access to mental health professionals

"Early mental health interventions in schools, which are vital to improving long- term mental health outcomes in children and adolescents. We will work to ensure schools have improved access to mental health professionals. Investing in mental wellness for our youth is investing in a healthier future." — Common Sense Change for British Columbia, retrieved 2024-10-15

Increase the counsellor-to-student ratio

"Increase the counsellor-to-student ratio in school districts to provide better mental health support for students." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09
Provide additional funding to hire more psychologists, counsellors, and social workers for schools

"Allocate additional provincial funding to hire more school psychologists, counsellors, and social workers across BC schools." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09

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