Ministers of Mental Health are specific Government Ministers with a responsibility over mental health.
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 Health and Aged Care, whose responsibilities include mental health – Mark Butler MP Minister for Mental Health (Australian Capital Territory) – Emma Davidson MLA Minister for Mental Health (New South Wales) – Rose Jackson MLC Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, – Selena Uibo MLA Minister for Health, Mental Health and Ambulance Services, 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) – Ingrid Stitt MP Minister for Mental Health (Western Australia) – Amber-Jade Sanderson MLA
Canada Minister of Mental Health and Addictions – Ya'ara Saks MP
Ireland Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People – Mary Butler TD
New Zealand Minister for Mental Health – Matt Doocey MP
United Kingdom Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Mental Health and Women's Health Strategy – Maria Caulfield MP Minister for Mental Health (Scotland) – Kevin Stewart MSP
See also Health minister
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