Currently we are treating the symptoms of gun violence and school shootings, and not the underlying cause - mental instability. Anyone who commits an act of violence against another person, especially when using a firearm, is in some way mentally disturbed. To prevent more school shootings, schools nationwide should be required by law to screen each and every one of their kids for mental stability, looking for symptoms such as anxiety or depression, to get more kids help and to prevent further school shootings. We already check eyes and ears annually, why not include mental health? Sign this petition today and help make a difference.

Suicide rates in teens are increasing at an alarming rate, every year we are seeing more and more teens take their own life. This is a massive epidemic that little is done about. To help lower the numbers of suicide, teenagers and kids alike should be screened more regularly, ideally annually. With these annual screenings people would be able to get the help that they might not even know they need. Many times in a suicidal persons mind, they feel as though they are alone. With increased screening rates this could help give them more support. Help more kids in America by signing this petition.

This is not a petition to take away Americans guns or their right to bear arms, it is a petition to assist those who might be struggling.