Fund development of antipsychotics and mood stabilisers with fewer side effects

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What the petition asks

We want the government to fund and prioritise the development of more antipsychotic and mood-stabilising medications that do not cause side effects such as weight gain, fatigue or loss of motivation. People deserve mental health treatments that do not harm their physical health or daily functioning.

We are concerned that some mental health medication causes side effects like weight gain, loss of motivation, food cravings and fatigue. We feel these effects harm physical health and quality of life, especially for people with a history of eating disorders. We believe we need modern treatments that support recovery without causing side effects.

Timeline

12 Aug 2025	Petition opened for signatures
12 Feb 2026	Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 69

Status Closed

Department Department of Health and Social Care

Opened 12 Aug 2025

Closed 12 Feb 2026

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