Rejected petition Change MENTAL health to Psychological or personal health to get rid of stigma

Sufferers of any psychological issue need to feel that they can talk about their issues rather than feel they will be "branded"
The term Mental Health has always had a stigma and people fear it will affect them in personal and professional environments which results in not wanting to seek help.

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If the word mental was replaced then people will feel more relaxed about seeking advice and help. By doing so will enable them to speak out without fear of judgement or being branded. We need this to change ASAP and help children and adults get the help they need before they sink into a darker place.

This petition was rejected

Why was this petition rejected?

It’s not clear what the petition is asking the UK Government or Parliament to do.

We can't accept your petition in its current form as it does not call for a clear action from the UK Government and Parliament. You could start a petition calling on the NHS to change the term "mental health" to "psychological health" to get rid of stigma.

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Date submitted 28 March 2016
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