Sarah Murphy MS Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing
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Responsibilities of the Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing
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Responsibilities
- Mental health services
- Suicide prevention
- Dementia
- Neurodiversity
- Learning disability
- Addiction services
- Health impact of problem gambling
- Tobacco and Vaping
- Substance misuse
- Food Standards Agency in Wales, including food safety
- Physical activity and active recreation in Wales
- Health innovation, technology and digital transformation
- Women’s health
- Armed Forces and Veterans’ health
Biography
Prior to being elected, Sarah graduated from the School of Journalism, Media & Communication at Cardiff University with an MA Distinction in Digital Media & Society. Between 2019 and 2021, she researched UK and international governments use of big data and algorithmic-design for public services – with a focus on identifying potential data harms and discrimination against children and families. In 2024, her research with the Data Justice Lab into trade unions and AI in the workplace was published in peer-reviewed Transfer: European Journal of Labour and Research.
In May 2022, Sarah made a speech in the Senedd Chamber about her own experience with an eating disorder when she was a teenager and has been a big supporter of championing and amplifying the voice of those with lived experience to improve services. Sarah was also a Trustee for a Welsh Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Centre up until her election.
Before being appointed to Welsh Government, Sarah was a member of the Senedd Health and Social Care Committee conducting the inquiry into gynaecological cancer care and mental health inequalities in Wales.
On 11 September 2024, Sarah was appointed Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing.