56 h. ago Ghana Must Invest in Mental Health for True National Development

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Christian Aboagye, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-must-invest-in-mental-health-for-true-national-development/Mental health is one of the least prioritised areas of health care in Ghana, yet it is also one of the most important. A nation that neglects the mental wellbeing of its people cannot truly progress. According to the World Health Organization, about 13 percent of Ghanaians live with a mental disorder. This figure is […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Christian Aboagye, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-must-invest-in-mental-health-for-true-national-development/

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6 d. ago Deadly doses: Mental health expert blames technology and parenting failures

A former president of the Ghana Psychological Association (GPA) has attributed the rising trend of drug abuse among the youth to a combination of technological exposure and a decline in effective parenting.

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7 d. ago Opioid abuse: We’re failing the youth – Mental Health Authority boss warns

Ghana's fight against substance abuse has reached a critical stage, with the Chief Executive of the Mental Health Authority, Dr. Eugene K. Dordoye, delivering a stark warning that the nation is "failing the youth" in the face of a growing opioid crisis.

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9 d. ago InspireMind Global Launches Groundbreaking YouTube Series: Mind Matters

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/inspiremind-global-launches-groundbreaking-youtube-series-mind-matters/InspireMind Global is proud to announce the launch of a powerful new YouTube series on mental health and ADHD, titled Mind Matters. The inspiration for this series comes from the best-selling book Dealing with ADHD by Dr. David Rex Orgen, a work that has touched lives across the globe. The book opened up honest conversations […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/inspiremind-global-launches-groundbreaking-youtube-series-mind-matters/

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1 week ago Workplace Mental Health Crisis Shifts From Quiet Quitting to Silent Cracking

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/workplace-mental-health-crisis-shifts-from-quiet-quitting-to-silent-cracking/A new workplace phenomenon is emerging as employees struggle with mental health challenges that go deeper than the widely discussed quiet quitting trend. Mental health experts are calling it “silent cracking” and warn that many corporate wellness efforts may be making the problem worse. Unlike quiet quitting, where workers consciously disengage from their roles, silent […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/workplace-mental-health-crisis-shifts-from-quiet-quitting-to-silent-cracking/

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1 week ago Yaw Nsarkoh’s bold solutions to drug abuse after JoyNews’ ‘Deadly Dose’ documentary

Much of Africa has accepted, rather uncritically, that the rapid growth of our youth population is a good thing.

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1 week ago ‘Deadly Doses’: Rising youth drug abuse threatens Ghana’s future – Psychologist

Clinical Health Psychologist, Peter Amadu Mintir, has warned that the growing abuse of illicit drugs among young people in Ghana is causing lasting damage and, if unchecked, could devastate future generations.

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1 week ago Fashion Designer Veekee James Speaks Out on Marriage Rumors and Mental Health Struggles

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fashion-designer-veekee-james-speaks-out-on-marriage-rumors-and-mental-health-struggles/Nigerian fashion entrepreneur Veekee James has revealed how false accusations about her marriage to Femi Atere pushed her to the brink of depression, describing a period where malicious social media rumors threatened both her mental health and business reputation. In a candid interview on the Nancy Isime Show, James spoke openly about the devastating impact […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fashion-designer-veekee-james-speaks-out-on-marriage-rumors-and-mental-health-struggles/

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2 w. ago Ghanaian Worship Event Addresses Mental Health Stigma Through Music

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanaian-worship-event-addresses-mental-health-stigma-through-music/A unique worship concert in Accra aims to break the silence surrounding mental health challenges in Ghana. The Prophetic Worship 2025 event, organized by Paul Nyametease Ministries, combines spiritual music with practical mental health awareness to create a supportive environment for healing. Scheduled for August 24th at the True Vine Foundation Ministry in Awoshie, the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanaian-worship-event-addresses-mental-health-stigma-through-music/

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2 w. ago Counselor Prince Offei Joins Ghana’s Elite Business Hall of Fame

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/counselor-prince-offei-joins-ghanas-elite-business-hall-of-fame/Accra prepares to honor one of its most influential mental health pioneers this week. Reverend Counselor Prince Offei will be inducted into the exclusive Corporate Ghana Hall of Fame on Friday, August 22, at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel. The ceremony recognizes his transformative impact on psychology and relationship counseling across Ghana’s professional landscape. Offei, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/counselor-prince-offei-joins-ghanas-elite-business-hall-of-fame/

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3 w. ago Libianca Channels Vulnerability and Mental Health Awareness in New Single ‘No Water’

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Osafo Daniel, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/libianca-channels-vulnerability-and-mental-health-awareness-in-new-single-no-water/Sometimes the hardest thing to do is admit you’re not okay. Libianca knows this feeling all too well, and she’s channeling that universal challenge into her liberating new single “No Water” The track finds Libianca at her most vulnerable, using striking metaphors to articulate the weight of emotional burdens. Her candid approach to discussing mental […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Osafo Daniel, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/libianca-channels-vulnerability-and-mental-health-awareness-in-new-single-no-water/

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3 w. ago Ghana Minister Weighed Internet Shutdown to Block Crash Videos

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-minister-weighed-internet-shutdown-to-block-crash-videos/Ghana’s Communications Minister Sam George revealed he nearly ordered a nationwide internet blackout to stop the spread of graphic videos from last week’s fatal helicopter crash. In a candid interview with Joy FM, George described grappling with the “horrific” footage circulating on WhatsApp before victims’ families were notified. “The mental health of spouses and children […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-minister-weighed-internet-shutdown-to-block-crash-videos/

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3 w. ago Ghana Launches Free Mental Health Support After National Tragedies

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-free-mental-health-support-after-national-tragedies/Ghana’s Mental Health Authority has activated nationwide psychological services for citizens reeling from recent tragedies, including the helicopter crash that killed high-profile officials and multiple fatal accidents. Acting Head of Communications Dr. Josephine Stiles-Darko announced the immediate, free support Monday, urging Ghanaians overwhelmed by grief to seek help without hesitation. “Grieving is normal, but its […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-free-mental-health-support-after-national-tragedies/

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3 w. ago Wholesome Mind Xperience returns to lead effort to rebuild Accra Psychiatric Hospital’s special ward

Ghana’s premier mental health advocacy summit, the Wholesome Mind Xperience, returns on October 10, 2025, with a renewed purpose. This year’s edition marks a major milestone as it officially kicks off the reconstruction of the Special Ward at the Accra Psychiatric Hospital, advancing the summit’s broader goal of transforming mental healthcare in the country. As […]

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3 w. ago Wholesome Mind Xperience to lead rebuild of Accra Psychiatric Hospital Ward

Ghana’s premier mental health advocacy summit, the Wholesome Mind Xperience, returned on 10 October 2025 with a renewed purpose. This year’s edition marked a major milestone as it officially launched the reconstruction of the Special Ward at the Accra Psychiatric Hospital, advancing the summit’s broader goal of transforming mental healthcare in the country. As part […]

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3 w. ago Political Feuds Blamed for Deadly Ghana Mine Inspection Flight

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/political-feuds-blamed-for-deadly-ghana-mine-inspection-flight/A leading policy expert claims partisan politics directly contributed to a helicopter crash that killed eight senior Ghanaian officials during an anti-illegal mining mission. Professor Isaac Boadi, Executive Director of the Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy (IERPP), asserts that “needless partisanship” in tackling illegal mining, locally called galamsey, set the stage for the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/political-feuds-blamed-for-deadly-ghana-mine-inspection-flight/

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3 w. ago NCD Advocates Sound Alarm as UN Declaration Weakens Ahead of Summit

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ncd-advocates-sound-alarm-as-un-declaration-weakens-ahead-of-summit/Global health advocates warn that critical commitments are being stripped from the UN Political Declaration on Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) and Mental Health, risking a major setback ahead of September’s High-Level Meeting. NCD Alliance Policy Director Alison Cox broke the silence Thursday, revealing that the latest draft (Rev.3) has abandoned key targets and diluted proven measures […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ncd-advocates-sound-alarm-as-un-declaration-weakens-ahead-of-summit/

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3 w. ago Helicopter crash: Mental Health Authority pledges counselling support for those in distress

The Mental Health Authority (MHA) says it is fully committed to providing counselling and psychological support to Ghanaians affected by the emotional toll of the August 6 military helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region.

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4 w. ago Helicopter Crash: Mental health experts offer free psychological support

The Psychiatric Association of Ghana (PAG) and the Ghana Psychological Association (GPA) have jointly expressed profound sorrow over the tragic military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight Ghanaians, including high-ranking government officials and security personnel. The incident, which occurred near Adansi-Akrofuom in the Ashanti Region on August 6, has sent shockwaves across the […]

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