Mental Health Advocacy Ghana

07/01/2022

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20/03/2019

Mental Health is the Most Neglected Health Problem In The Developing World...

When we think of international aid, we usually picture packages of food, vaccines, and water sanitation systems. Evidently, these are all fundamental needs for a healthy society. However, there’s another, equally fundamental, component that is too often overlooked: mental health.

20/03/2018

Celebrating our diversity

08/02/2018

42% of Ghanaians live with ‘psychological disorder’ – GHS report

A recent data from the Ghana Health Service has revealed that about...

06/01/2018

There's no shame in taking care of your mental health.

When stress got to be too much for TED Fellow Sangu Delle, he had to confront his own deep prejudice: that men shouldn't take care of their mental health. In a personal talk, Delle shares how he learned to handle anxiety in a society that's uncomfortable with emotions. As he says: "Being honest abou...

04/01/2018

Year’s Resolutions That Put Your Mental Health First
I will be kind to myself. Does your self talk sound like something you would never say to the people you love? We see people on Facebook posting, “I was a big fat pig” with a photo of their holiday dinner. A friend told us he puts notes up in his house saying, “Don’t smoke that cigarette, dummy!” You don’t deserve that. Treat yourself with respect

Credit:Psychology and counselors association

02/01/2018

Usually our resolutions are related to our physical health: going on a diet, joining a gym or drinking less. But what about our mental health?

29/12/2017

Year’s Resolutions That Put Your Mental Health First
1. Yes, we know, black is a great shade to wear. But it could help get you better mental health if you wear a little bit of color sometimes. Studies suggest that wearing bright colors can actually increase the release of dopamine, a hormone that influences positive feelings

Source:Psyc2go

26/12/2017

Christmas can be a stressful time for hosts and guests alike, and it's more so for carers of people living with dementia.

22/12/2017

Optimum Mental Health at Christmas
Whatever your circumstances, try to find a bit of joy to counter the negativity and uncertainty in the world.
Sometimes just allowing ourselves to acknowledge some goodness and positivity in our lives can be helpful.

Credit:Community Mind Newsletter

21/12/2017

Optimum Mental Health at Christmas
Delegate Christmas tasks and ask for help. Communicate openly and remember it’s okay to say “no”. Don’t carry the entire burden

Credit:St Patricks Mental Health

20/12/2017

Optimum Mental Health at Christmas
Make time for yourself. This time does not need to cost anything and can include going for a walk or reading a book. Schedule time for yourself during the busy Christmas period.

Credit:St.Patrick Mental Health Services