Submitted on Saturday 17th February 2018
Rejected on Tuesday 27th February 2018
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: no-action (see below for details)
Discouragement pop-up for harmful mental health behaviour promotion websites.
From personal experience, we know how access to certain websites can trigger the encouragement to engage in harmful behaviours related to diagnosed, or diagnosed mental health conditions. We want a pop-up to be introduced that discourages people from posting content or viewing the website further.
There have been multiple studies that show the effects of viewing harmful websites such as pro eating disorder, pro self harm and pro suicide. Many list that the participants experienced lower levels of self-esteem, more willingness to engage in activities being encouraged and distorted perception of self. We believe that discouraging engagement and signposting to support would prevent individuals from being negatively affected by these websites.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
We're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do.
If you'd like this kind of pop-up to be required by law, you could start a new petition asking Parliament to change the law.
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