Petition · past parliament · Department for Education
Require schools teach about 'stigmatization' in primary school
Closed
19 signatures
What the petition asks
One in 10 children has a diagnosable mental health disorder - around 3 children in every class of 30 children. By three years of age, common mental disorders can start to appear as disruptive behaviours, and emotional disorders. This can lead to disapproval, bullying, and further distress.
In my personal experience, mental health issues and the stigma that follows are two different topics. I want this age group to be taught about the stigma attached to mental health, and the consequences of this. Primary school is often where bullying begins, which can affect the whole community and family dynamics. Had there been better teaching about this when I was an infant, I could have been saved from unnecessary suffering.
Timeline
| 4 Jul 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 18 Jan 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
19
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education
Opened
4 Jul 2022
Closed
18 Jan 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.