Petition · Department for Education
Introduce a Minister of Mental Wellbeing for Young Adults
Closed
2,018 signatures
What the petition asks
Introduce a Minister, with their own team and department, focused on the mental wellbeing of young adults in the UK, decreasing indices such as suicide and self-harm rates, and increasing the overall optimism amongst the youth of this country.
With suicide being one of the leading causes of death amongst young adults in the UK, we feel as though there is not a strong enough support system for those suffering from anxiety, depression, poor mental health and more. Although there is already a Minister for Children, Families and Wellbeing, we believe that this neglects those over the age of 18, which we feel leaves a gap in the governmental acknowledgment of widespread cynicism in young adults - the future of this country.
Timeline
| 6 Jan 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Jul 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
2,018
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education
Opened
6 Jan 2026
Closed
6 Jul 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 31 Jul 2026.