As part of the QualityRights initiative, the World Health Organization (WHO) has developed a new comprehensive training, guidance and assessment package materials. The materials together with slider sets, was launched on Wednesday 27th November 2019 by the World Health...
Often times, we go through disturbing moments and people help us through them. There are times we have been worried about other people’s mental health. Whether they are a friend, family member or colleague, there are many ways to...
You have undoubtedly heard the phrase, “Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem.” But is it accurate? Let’s dissect it. First off, ending your life via suicide is permanent. No question about it. There is no going...
Mental wellbeing describes your mental state - how you are feeling and how well you can cope with day-to-day life. Our mental wellbeing is dynamic. It can change from moment to moment, day to day, month to month or...
Stigma in mental health If you ever got diagnosed of some mental illness today, chances are that you will suffer stigma more than the condition itself. Stigma and discrimination, has become synonymous with mental illness today. Stigma leaves persons...
Persons living with some form of mental health conditions are no less humans and equally deserve every fair treatment anyone is entitled to. In Ghana one document that directly explains all the rights therein should one experience any form...
Mental health issues are often controversial globally and in many African societies they are discussed superstitiously. Those with mental conditions hardly speak out and families with persons with mental health conditions often suffer discrimination. But in Ghana, one young...
The World Health Organization is offering a free international course in mental health to some 50,000 Ghanaians who are interested in ending discrimination, abuse in mental health and its related services. Some nurses display their...
..Social protection describes help and support designed to protect the vulnerable in society or at risk of hardship such as those affected by illness, family circumstances or age. The plight of the street mental health patient, challenges the said...
