Mental Illness Is Not A Curse
A GNA feature by Dennis Peprah Mental illness, according to medicine, is a chronic disorder diagnosed, most often by a psychiatrist, of a behavioral or mental pattern that may cause suffering, or...
Tag: Psychiatric diagnosis
Antidepressants Make Healthy People TWICE As Likely To Become Suicidal
* They found they increased the risk of harm regardless of someone’s age * But some scientists argue the findings and say they are beneficial Healthy people who take antidepressants are twice as...
2.3 Million Ghanaians ‘mad’
Dr. Akwasi Osei, Chief Executive Officer of the Mental Health Authority has revealed that more that 2.3 million of Ghana’s population is suffering from various mental challenges. He observes that...
Govt To Mainstream Disability Issues Into Development Process – Minister
Nana Oye Lithur, Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection has announced government’s commitment to mainstream disability issues at all levels of the development process. “Inclusiveness...
Parents With CP Children Share Inspiration Ahead of World CP Day
Multikids Foundation in collaboration with the Special Mothers Project on Saturday organised a workshop for parents and care-givers of children with cerebral palsy (CP). The workshop dubbed:...
Research Review Of Evidence Naturopathic Remedies That Work
Naturopathic sexology is a good program being run at Da Vinci College of Holistic Medicine by Dr. George Georgiou. Dehydration and lack of nutrients are likely to affect ones sex drive. Dr George...
Dating Someone With Depression
Are you considering dating someone with depression? If so, here are all the truths you need to know about dating, depression, and relationships. If you have ever found yourself dating someone with...
Bright Light ‘increases Sexual Satisfaction In Men’
Exposure to bright light can lead to greater sexual satisfaction in men who have low sexual desire, a new study suggests. Scientists from the University of Siena in Italy found that using a light...
Ankaful Psychiatric Hospital In Recent Times
The ‘notoriety’ of the name Ankaful, when mentioned, is enough to hijack someone’s thought to fixate on mental patients before further clarification could release them from such prejudice. The...
Over 600 Mental Patients Roam Brong Ahafo Streets
Mental health authorities in the Brong Ahafo Region have expressed worry over the rising number of mental health patients roaming the streets in the region, especially its capital.
Over 600 mental...