Contrary to popular belief, your sex drive doesn’t just go south once you hit the big 4-0. If you’re losing your libido in your 40s, 50s, or even 60s, your medicine cabinet—not age—may be...
Norway is the happiest place on Earth, according to a United Nations agency report – toppling neighbour Denmark from the number one position. The World Happiness Report measures “subjective...
In fluorescent uniforms, dozens of inmates blink in the afternoon sun as they line up in the yard for lunch, the low murmur of their chatter punctuated suddenly by a solitary plaintive cry. "This is...
The 25-year-old Evelyn Boakye who was inhumanely treated by her supervisor at the Abelenkpe branch of Marwako is suffering from withdrawal symptoms, her lawyer has said. According to Francis Xavier...
Over the last three weeks, we have had reports of seven people committing suicide including two young female undergraduates from two of the country’s top public universities and a 14-year-old...
It was one Saturday afternoon, as I was relaxing on my bed and decided to follow some discussions on a High School Group chat on my phone. I got so engrossed in the discussion on the recent suicide...
When John Legend learned that his wife, Chrissy Teigen, had been diagnosed with postpartum depression, he started doing his research. As a man, "you don't know internally what it feels like," Legend...
Over 100 record number of persons called the hotline of the Mental Health Authority for suicide-related help within three days, the Authority has said. The helpline 020-681-4666 is paid for, which Dr...
Over 100 record number of persons called the hotline of the Mental Health Authority for suicide-related help within three days, the Authority has said. The helpline 020-681-4666 is paid for, which Dr...
Depression, also known as clinical depression and major depressive disorder (MDD), is one of the least understood disorders of our time. People have a tendency to disregard what they can’t...
The Mental Health Authority (MHA) is calling on Parliament to decriminalize attempted suicide “if the fight against suicide is to be won”. In a statement on the recent spate of suicide among...
By Ben Ofosu Appiah In the last couple of weeks, 4 cases of suicide have been reported in the news with three of the victims being teenagers. Four cases of suicides in two weeks, (there may be an...
1) Love is possessive --- Guard it carefully In my opinion, every form of love has a central element of possessiveness. But true love also allows freedom. Any form of love that dominates and controls...
The Mental Health Authority has decided to establish a temporary helpline for persons contemplating suicide. The authority is, as well, in discussions with telecommunication companies for the...
As opposed to popular misconception, jealousy isn't so much a 'high-frequency evil' as often projected. Neither is it a dreadful 'rotten part' of human character, which every individual should strive...
Renowned Ghanaian actor and musician, Kojo Nkansah popularly known as Lil Win says Ghanaians should not blame Kumawood actors for poor performance at this years’ Independence Day celebration at the...
Showbiz icon Wiyaala has cautioned upcoming female artistes to be wary of characters in the local entertainment industry who demand sexual favours in return for their supposed help. She, however,...
The world is increasingly changing with regards to the kind of jobs people undertake on a daily. While many are forced to engage in menial jobs to make ends meet, others also are confronted with...
Stakeholders in mental health care are worried about the continuous exemption of mental health care from the National Health Insurance Scheme. This, according to the Director of BasicNeeds Ghana,...
A clinical psychologist and suicidologist at the University of Ghana, Dr. Joseph Osafo, has bemoaned the lack of seriousness in terms of government investments and support for mental health....
