Petition · Department for Education

Add the subject of post-partum mental illness to the national curriculum

Closed 75 signatures

What the petition asks

Outline post partum depression, and other mental illnesses that can happen before, during and after pregnancy/birth. We think this could happen either at the end of sex education talks or through mental health awareness talks.
We believe this could help reduce maternal suicide rates as suicide continues to be the leading cause of direct maternal death between 6 weeks and 12 months post partum. To help ensure all women can access the help they need and not feel ashamed. To raise awareness of this and to educate pupils on signs and symptoms, where to go for help, which services would help and lessen the burden and worry on new parents. We think this could improve the quality of life for families and keep new mums and babies as safe as possible.

Timeline

20 Mar 2025 Petition opened for signatures
20 Sep 2025 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 75
Status Closed
Department Department for Education
Opened 20 Mar 2025
Closed 20 Sep 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 16 Aug 2026.