Manchester council should give more money to help mental health issues for men

Rejected 15 signatures

What the petition asks

Worryingly of the 6,233 suicides in 2013 a shocking 78% were men. The council were recently given a £6 billion budget for the NHS, I believe more of this money should be used to help support males who are suffering from mental health issues and also to break the stigmas around these issues

One of the main reasons the suicide rate for men is so high is the stigma around mental health. Many men feel like they have to stick to the stereotype; stay strong and act "manly", meaning they don't express their emotions and do not seek help when they need it. I believe the money should be used to set up services for men in Manchester to use, which allows them to talk about their problems and express how they feel with no one judging them or mocking them for being "feminine"

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. The local council's decisions about funding allocation is solely the responsibility of your local council.

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http://petitions.manchester.gov.uk/petitions.ti

Timeline

6 Jul 2016	Petition opened for signatures
19 Jul 2016	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 15

Status Rejected

Rejected 19 Jul 2016

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