Petition · past parliament
Implement the Open Dialogue method for mental healthcare in the UK
Rejected
11 signatures
What the petition asks
The Open Dialogue method is not only more humane but also proven to be more effective.
The approach avoids hospitalisation and over-medication of patients, instead focusing on early-intervention, fast response, family and social network therapy within the patient’s community.
The approach avoids hospitalisation and over-medication of patients, instead focusing on early-intervention, fast response, family and social network therapy within the patient’s community.
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Why it was rejected
It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.
We understand that you would like the Open Dialogue method used in mental healthcare, but we are not sure exactly what action you would like the UK Government or Parliament to take.
You could start a new petition to require NHS England to train staff in the method if that is something you would like to see happen.
You could start a new petition to require NHS England to train staff in the method if that is something you would like to see happen.
Timeline
| 10 Oct 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 18 Oct 2018 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
11
Status
Rejected
Rejected
18 Oct 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.