Petition · past parliament

Make education on mental health issues compulsory in school

Rejected 14 signatures

What the petition asks

Some schools are already offering mental health awareness as part of social education in high school. However, I believe awareness of mental health issues, symptoms and how to get help should be taught from primary through to secondary school. This would stop the stigma and help children suffering.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

Timeline

5 Mar 2016 Petition opened for signatures
7 Mar 2016 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 14
Status Rejected
Rejected 7 Mar 2016

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.