Introduction

Ministers of Mental Health are specific Government Ministers with a responsibility over mental health.

Brief 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 (Federal Government).
  • Minister for Mental Health (Australian Capital Territory).
  • Minister for Mental Health, Regional Youth and Women (New South Wales).
  • Minister for Health (Northern Territory), whose responsibilities include mental health.
  • Minister for Health and Ambulance Services (Queensland), whose responsibilities include mental health.
  • Minister for Health and Wellbeing (South Australia), whose responsibilities include mental health.
  • Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing (Tasmania).
  • Minister for Mental Health (Victoria).
  • Minister for Mental Health (Western Australia).

• Canada:
  • Minister of Mental Health and Addictions.

• Ireland:
  • Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People.

• United Kingdom:
  • UK Government:
    • Minister of State for Care and Mental Health.
  • Scottish Government:
    • Minister for Mental Wellbeing and Social Care.

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