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Make mental health services more accessible
Closed
110 signatures
What the petition asks
To make mental health services more accessible the Government should ensure that no-one who approaches a mental health service should be turned away without help.
Anyone who goes to their GP or any other health care professional who is experiencing a mental health problem should be automatically referred to the crisis team who should act immediately. The onus should not be on the individual to contact the Crisis Team on their own. There should also always be a one to one therapy option, rather than group therapy.
Many people will know I haven't had an easy time with life or with mental illness; I suffer with depression anxiety PTSD and OCD. Recently, I've hit rock bottom and have screamed for help but have been let down by mental health services who I thought would help, instead they have let me down majorly.
Many people will know I haven't had an easy time with life or with mental illness; I suffer with depression anxiety PTSD and OCD. Recently, I've hit rock bottom and have screamed for help but have been let down by mental health services who I thought would help, instead they have let me down majorly.
Timeline
| 5 Oct 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 5 Apr 2017 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
110
Status
Closed
Opened
5 Oct 2016
Closed
5 Apr 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.