YOUNG LONDONERS' MANIFESTO FOR MENTAL HEALTH

Early day motion 2238, tabled 12 October 2011 by John McDonnell (Labour). Signed by 21 members.

That this House congratulates the young people who authored `State of Mind - Young Londoners' Manifesto for Mental Health'; notes that three children in every classroom have a diagnosable mental health condition; further notes that over 330,000 children in London live in overcrowded accommodation placing severe pressures on their wellbeing and mental health; supports the aims of `State of Mind' in giving young people a chance to shape mental health and wellbeing services that affect them; urges all London Mayoral candidates to include a section on young people's mental health and wellbeing as called for by the children's and young people's mental health charity, YoungMinds; and calls on the Mayor of London, London's health service providers and commissioners to implement the aims of `State of Mind' in improving young people's mental health and wellbeing.

Signatures by party: Labour 13, DUP 2, Liberal Democrat 2, Conservative 1, Green 1, Independent 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.