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

Not many countries have dedicated ministers for mental health, however a minister with another name may be responsible for it.

By country

Australia

Canada

Ireland

New Zealand

United Kingdom

See also

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References

  1. O'Toole, Lucy. "Mary Butler TD: On Tackling Ireland's Mental Health Crisis". Hotpress. Retrieved 2020-10-31.
  2. "Minister for Mental Health - gov.scot". www.gov.scot. Retrieved 2020-10-31.