Dr Boadu said the Volta region recorded 35 cases, Oti region, 22; Bono East region, 21; and Western North region, 17. She noted that media reportage on suicide cases contributed to the increasing cases while mental health challenges also played a major role. Dr Boadu said her office will continue to intensify the advocacy and promotion of mental health and also train more health workers to be able to identify common mental health disorders. She called on the government and civil society organisations to invest more in mental health. He noted that mental health issues have not been given the necessary attention they deserve because the nation has inadequate mental health facilities to take care of patients.

Source: GhanaWeb September 17, 2021 12:45 UTC