Petition · Department of Health and Social Care
More funding for young people struggling with mental health
Closed
107 signatures
What the petition asks
Provide funding for:
- safe accessible spaces in every town where young people (16+) can talk openly
- more access to free 1-to-1 mental health support
- more group sessions and community check-ins so people can feel seen, heard, & supported
- more mental health support in schools & colleges
- safe accessible spaces in every town where young people (16+) can talk openly
- more access to free 1-to-1 mental health support
- more group sessions and community check-ins so people can feel seen, heard, & supported
- more mental health support in schools & colleges
Suicide is one of the leading causes of death among young people in the UK. These are preventable deaths. Behind every statistic is a real person—a son, daughter, friend, sibling—who felt there was no way out. We need to act now to stop this.
We think that waiting lists for therapy are too long. Youth centres are closing. And many families can’t afford private help. This can leave young people suffering in silence, with nowhere to turn.
We think that waiting lists for therapy are too long. Youth centres are closing. And many families can’t afford private help. This can leave young people suffering in silence, with nowhere to turn.
Timeline
| 30 May 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 30 Nov 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
107
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
30 May 2025
Closed
30 Nov 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 12 Aug 2026.