Also known as: Mental Health Authority of Ghana · the Mental Health Authority
Mental Health Authority — Ghana's government agency overseeing mental health services, recently reported 175 suicide deaths in first half 2025 and operates a helpline for emotional distress.
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The Chronicle
… According to the Mental Health Authority, about 13 percent of Ghanaians suffer from mental health challenges, while roughly 3 percent experience severe conditions. …
Editorial: Mental Health Crisis Demands Urgent National ActionJoy Online
The Jubilare Group, in collaboration with the Mental Health Authority of Ghana and 18 partner organisations, has launched the Mental Health Campaign 2026, introducing plans for the country’s first 24/7 remote mental healthcare platform alongside support services for more than 1,0 …
Ghana launches National Mental Health Campaign with 24/7 digital care platformMental health nurse Benjamin Tormadogo has called for increased investment in mental healthcare in Ghana, warning that inadequate access to treatment leaves many vulnerable to neglect and abuse, and that the country gives greater attention to physical health than mental wellbeing despite a reported 21 per cent rise in mental health cases.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Mental health nurse Benjamin Tormadogo has called for increased investment in mental healthcare in Ghana, warning that inadequate access to treatment leaves many vulnerable to neglect and abuse, and that the country gives greater attention to physical health than mental wellbeing despite a reported 21 per cent rise in mental health cases.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The KGL Foundation and GNPC Foundation have partnered to expand educational scholarships for Ghanaian students, with plans to support an additional 1,000 students. The partnership builds on GNPC Foundation's existing scholarship programme and KGL Foundation's commitment to improving access to quality education.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Mental Health Authority reported 175 suicide deaths and roughly 1,173 attempted suicides in the first half of 2025, a rise from 134 deaths and over 1,170 attempts in the same period of 2024. The article highlights the hidden struggles of many young Ghanaians experiencing depression and suicidal ideation.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Health Service reported that 583 adolescents were managed for suicide-related concerns between 2024 and 2025, with 423 recorded in 2024 and 160 in 2025. The article calls for early suicide prevention through socio-emotional learning programmes in schools and communities, rather than reacting only when a crisis occurs.
14 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A psychiatrist at the launch of Ghana's National Suicide Analysis Report said more women attempt suicide than men, but males are more likely to die by suicide, partly because men tend to use more lethal methods like guns and alcohol while women use less lethal means such as poisoning. The World Health Organization estimates more than 720,000 people die from suicide globally each year, and the Mental Health Authority has established a helpline (0800 678 678) for people experiencing emotional distress.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Mental Health Authority is taking steps to shut down a spiritual healing centre in Kumasi housing more than 2,000 people with mental health conditions, citing an expired operating licence and concerns about conditions at the facility, including reports that patients have been chained.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that while ranking has a legitimate place in competitive selection, the primary purpose of education should be to identify whether students have achieved learning standards, not merely to rank them against each other.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A Joy Online essay examines how people, particularly Ghanaian men, use chatbots to ask intimate questions they cannot safely ask in their communities, but pressing delete on these conversations does not erase the data collected by the machines that provided comfort in the first place.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Public health advocacy group VAST-Ghana has urged the government to overhaul the national alcohol policy framework following international scientific evidence showing severe health risks from even low levels of alcohol consumption, with recent research establishing that health risks escalate progressively with consumption and rise sharply after just one drink per day.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Civil society organisations have backed the government's decision to revoke or suspend all civilian firearm licences but raised concerns over implementation, citing risks of confusion, logistical bottlenecks, and legal uncertainty. The coalition questioned whether state institutions are prepared to execute the directive, including the practical execution, processing centres, cost of compliance, and capacity of institutions involved.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ministry of Health is recruiting the 36th batch of Medical Officers and Dentists who have completed housemanship. Applications open Wednesday, July 8, 2026, with a deadline of July 15, 2026, for posting to the Ghana Health Service, CHAG, Ahmadiyya Health Services, and the Mental Health Authority.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former NHIA CEO Dr. Dacosta Aboagye has called for urgent psychological support and public health intervention for flood victims, warning that survivors face serious emotional and mental health challenges including trauma, anxiety, and distress after the disaster.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Interior Ministry has overhauled its firearm licensing system to require mandatory mental health assessments, drug screening, and structured training before applicants can obtain or renew gun licenses. Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak announced the reforms as a effort to close gaps in the current system and improve public safety.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chronicle editorial reflects on the death of 17-year-old Emmanuel Arthur, a final-year student of Mfantsipim Senior High School, whose body was found in an uncompleted building in Cape Coast. The piece calls for reforms to address student welfare and mental health in Ghana's secondary schools.
18 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The KGL Foundation has commissioned a renovated Out-Patient Department at the Accra Psychiatric Hospital, featuring improved safety measures, refurbished consulting rooms, and a more welcoming environment designed to improve mental healthcare delivery and patient experience.
17 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The KGL Foundation has completed an extensive renovation of the Out-Patient Department at Accra Psychiatric Hospital, featuring enhanced safety measures, modernised consulting rooms, and a patient-friendly layout. The foundation's CEO stated the project aims to spark lasting change and inspire private sector investment in mental health.
14 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The KGL Foundation has completed the renovation of the Out-Patient Department Centre at the Accra Psychiatric Hospital to improve mental healthcare delivery and create a more welcoming environment for patients seeking mental health services.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The KGL Foundation has completed the renovation of the Out-Patient Department Centre at the Accra Psychiatric Hospital as part of its mental health initiative to improve care delivery and create a more patient-friendly environment. The hospital director said the refurbished facility has improved the hospital's image, enhanced safety and comfort, and is helping to change public perceptions of mental health care.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Health says more than 7,200 health professionals have secured placements under a nationwide recruitment exercise, with successful applicants expected to begin work on July 1, 2026. The recruitment covers all categories of health professionals except medical doctors, whose recruitment will commence after the current process, and forms part of government's strategy to strengthen the Free Primary Healthcare policy.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Bar Association, led by President Efua Ghartey, donated assorted items to Pantang Psychiatric Hospital as part of Mother's Day celebrations and the association's annual outreach programme. The gesture was intended to demonstrate the legal profession's compassion and commitment to supporting vulnerable groups in society.
15 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana's Psychiatric Unit at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital is recording nearly 15,000 Out Patient Department cases annually, with schizophrenia and postpartum depression among the leading conditions, particularly affecting the 25–40 age group. The Acting Head of the unit has cited enormous pressure from inadequate infrastructure and limited resources, calling for completion of a stalled expansion project.
12 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Jubilare Group and Mental Health Authority of Ghana have launched a Mental Health Campaign 2026 featuring a 24/7 remote mental healthcare platform and support services for over 1,000 mothers, students, and professionals. The initiative aims to expand mental health access through screening and counselling while reducing stigma, addressing data showing nearly 50 per cent of Ghanaian mothers experience perinatal depression and one in three university students experiences anxiety or depression.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →
M-CARE, a five-year EU-funded initiative, held its inaugural Steering Committee meeting in Ghana to advance integrated care for people with multiple chronic conditions and mental health challenges across Sub-Saharan Africa, adapting WHO guidelines for delivery at the primary health level.
2 May 2026 · Joy Online →