Our Where's Your Head At debate was postponed for an emergency Brexit debate, but this week it's back on! Write to your MP and ask them to join the debate this Thursday
Before Christmas our petition, calling for better mental health provisions in the workplace, was meant to be debated in parliament. Unfortunately our debate was postponed due to an emergency parliamentary debate on a no-deal Brexit.
However this week, on Thursday 17 January, the debate is back on. This means there's still time to write to your MP and ask them to join in the debate - see below for more information on how to do this!
Check out: What your star sign says about your parenting style
What your star sign says about your parenting style SLIDER
1 of 13Horoscopes
Swipe through to find out what your star sign says about your parenting style...
2 of 13Aquarius - The creative parent
You love nothing more than helping your kids come up with original ideas for their school projects, and are content spending afternoons at home making things.But, at the same time, you realise that time away from the kids is important.
3 of 13Pisces - The push-over parent
Your kids know EXACTLY how to get round you, and you always find yourself giving in to another treat or just one more episode of their favourite TV show. You're the one they come to when they're upset – but don't be afraid to ask for help sometimes!
4 of 13Aries - The trendy parent
Funny and adventurous – you're the parent all of their friends love. You don't mind so much when your kids say a bad word, so long as they don't make a habit of it. Being slightly impatient, you're not afraid to admit you and the children get on so much better now they're older.
5 of 13Taurus - The responsible parent
You're cool under pressure, and your little ones know they can come to you whatever the problem. But you also have high hopes for them, which means you're the parent they really don't want to disappoint.
6 of 13Gemini - The unpredictable parent
Absolutely nothing phases you. In fact, you're so prepared for anything, your fellow parents call you super mummy/daddy. Despite this, being a Gemini, the kids know you're always up for a practical joke…
7 of 13Cancer - The emotional parent
For you, the worst thing in the world is being separated from your kids – even when they've flown the nest. You will do anything to protect them and, no matter how old they get, they'll always be your babies.
8 of 13Leo - The pushy parent
There's no doubt about it: your kids are THE best. You want them to be smart and popular – there's no excuse for being a shrinking violet. You're the mum/dad who organises the best parties and you run all of the social groups.
9 of 13Virgo - The overprotective parent
Perfection is key for you, and the worst thing would be seeing disappointment in your kids' faces. They're always dressed accordingly to the weather and you wouldn't dream of missing a doctor's appointment.
10 of 13Libra - The zen parent
Your kids are best friends, because your cool, calm and collected nature means fights are diffused before they've even started. Shouting is a rarity in your home, but you have no problem holding down a punishment if needed.
11 of 13Scorpio - The soccer mum/dad
Much like Leo parents you want your kids to be top of their game for everything. Whether that's ballet or football, swimming or horse-riding – your little ones represent the school in their chosen sport and you'll stop at nothing to keep them there.
12 of 13Sagittarius - The ‘cool’ parent
Yes – you're the mum from Mean Girls. While your kids do actually want to talk to you about all the sensitive subjects, they sometimes wish you'd stop trying to become besties with their pals. Although, they LOVE that you're always up for a party.
13 of 13Capricorn - The practical parent
Everything in your life, even down to the school run, is like a military operation. You're always on top of things and there's no chance of you being late – for anything. Because of this, your babies know you'll have the solution to any problem, big or small.
This week, MPs will be debating Mental Health First Aid in the workplace in Parliament, following our Where’s Your Head At? campaign and petition calling for better mental health provisions at work. The debate has been sponsored by a cross-party trio of MPs; Luciana Berger from Labour, Norman Lamb from the Liberal Democrats and Johnny Mercer from the Conservatives and follows our delivery of a 200,000-signatory petition to 10 Downing Street in October 2018.
Luciana Berger explained why this debate is so crucial in changing how we view mental health in the workplace.
"This debate provides an important opportunity to put forward the proposal of putting mental and physical health first aid on an equal footing.
"A change in the law would be a step towards achieving real equality between physical and mental health; a principle that Parliament enshrined in law back in 2012 in the Health and Social Care Act.
"Employers across the country have an important role to play in supporting employees. This plan would ensure employers fully abide by that responsibility."
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The debate follows calls for the Government to follow through on its 2017 manifesto pledge to change the law and put mental and physical first aid on equal footing in the workplace. Even if you’ve already signed the petition, you can still support this at this important next stage in the debate. Get in touch with your MP and ask them to join in the debate on Wednesday. More information on how to do this, plus a sample letter can be found on the campaign website wheresyourheadat.org.