Ministers of Mental Health are specific Government Ministers with a responsibility over mental health.
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History
Not many countries have dedicated ministers for mental health, however a minister with another name may be responsible for it.
By country
Australia
- Minister for Families and Social Services, whose responsibilities include mental health – Senator Amanda Rishworth
- Minister for Mental Health (Australian Capital Territory) – Emma Davidson MLA
- Minister for Mental Health, Regional Youth and Women (New South Wales) – Rose Jackson 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 – Shannon Fentiman MP
- Minister for Health and Wellbeing (South Australia), whose responsibilities include mental health – Chris Picton MP
- Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing (Tasmania) – Jeremy Rockliff MP
- Minister for Mental Health (Victoria) – Gabrielle Williams MP
- Minister for Mental Health (Western Australia) – Amber-Jade Sanderson MLA
Canada
Ireland
New Zealand
United Kingdom
References
- ↑ O'Toole, Lucy. "Mary Butler TD: On Tackling Ireland's Mental Health Crisis". Hotpress. Retrieved 2020-10-31.
- ↑ "Minister for Mental Health - gov.scot". www.gov.scot. Retrieved 2020-10-31.
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