Minister of Mental Health

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 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

• Minister of Mental Health and Addictions – Ya'ara Saks MP

Ireland

• Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People – Mary Butler TD

United Kingdom

• Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Mental Health and Women's Health Strategy – Maria Caulfield MP
• Minister for Mental Health (Scotland) – Clare Haughey MSP

See also

• Health minister