Minister of Mental Health
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Ministers of Mental Health are specific Government Ministers with a responsibility over mental health.
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History[edit]
Not many countries have dedicated ministers for mental health, however a minister with another name may be responsible for it.
By country[edit]
Australia[edit]
- Minister for Families and Social Services, whose responsibilities include mental health – Senator Anne Ruston
- Minister for Mental Health (Australian Capital Territory) – Emma Davidson MLA
- Minister for Mental Health, Regional Youth and Women (New South Wales) – Bronwyn Taylor MLC
- Minister for Health (Northern Territory), whose responsibilities include mental health – Natasha Fyles MLA
- Minister for Health and Ambulance Services (Queensland), whose responsibilities include mental health – Yvette D'Ath MP
- Minister for Health and Wellbeing (South Australia), whose responsibilities include mental health – Stephen Wade MLC
- Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing (Tasmania) – Jeremy Rockliff MP
- Minister for Mental Health (Victoria) – James Merlino MP
- Minister for Mental Health (Western Australia) – Roger Cook MLA
Ireland[edit]
United Kingdom[edit]
- Minister of State for Mental Health, Suicide Prevention and Patient Safety – Nadine Dorries MP[2]
- Minister for Mental Health (Scotland) – Clare Haughey MSP[3]
References[edit]
- ^ O'Toole, Lucy. "Mary Butler TD: On Tackling Ireland's Mental Health Crisis". Hotpress. Retrieved 2020-10-31.
- ^ "Mental Health Minister hears from people with mental health problems affected by pandemic". www.mind.org.uk. Retrieved 2020-10-31.
- ^ "Minister for Mental Health - gov.scot". www.gov.scot. Retrieved 2020-10-31.