Scientists have taken the first steps towards what they say could become a new blood and urine test for autism. Their study tested children with and without the condition and found higher levels of protein damage in those with the disorder. The researchers said the tests could lead ultimately to the earlier detection of the … Read more
The nationwide intermittent shortages of mental health drugs is retarding the recovery process of patients in the Brong-Ahafo Region, investigation by the Ghana News Agency (GNA) has revealed. The shortages of psychiatric medication also worsens the health condition of patients and their rehabilitation. The common illnesses recorded among the patients are psychotic and depressive disorders, … Read more
Heard of perinatal depression before? Well, it’s a very common disorder amongst women yet very little is known about it. Perinatal depression, like any other depression, is a mental health disorder that occurs in women during or around childbirth. Every pregnant woman stands the risk of perinatal depression; some have suffered it in silence and … Read more
Stressful events in life, such as the death of a child, divorce or being fired, can age the brain by at least four years, US researchers suggests. They looked at performance in memory and thinking tests of 1,300 people in their 50s to gauge brain health. The study did not look at the risk of … Read more
For kids with autism, studies show that vigorous activity for more than 20 minutes can help decrease stereotypical behaviors, hyperactivity, and aggression. Exercise not only helps children with autism better engage in the environment, but it also helps promote weight loss and leads to better overall health. Full-body exercises are best for kids with autism … Read more
Dr Joseph Osafo, a Clinical Psychologist and Suicidologist, is advocating the de-criminalisation of suicide from the laws of Ghana. He said suicide was not a crime, a disease, an immorality, nor biological anomaly, but there was always an internal logic to suicide and had a history. He said as a society, there was the need … Read more
Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time, Monday joined the board of an Australian mental health company, a subject close to his heart after his struggles with depression and substance abuse. The American, who won 28 Olympic medals, quit swimming last year and he said joining Medibio met his aim to raise awareness … Read more
play videoMental health care is one of the biggest challenges confronting the Ghanaian health sector In 2012, Ghana passed Mental Health Act 846 but the implementation is still pending with doctor-patient ratio currently 1:1.7 million. Although there is a lack of reliable data regarding the prevalence of mental disorders in the country, the World Health … Read more
The theme for this year’s celebration is ‘Depression and suicide – the role of the family physician’ Family Doctors fear depression and suicide may soon reach an overwhelming level if immediate steps are not taken now to fight depression. Dr. Fred Bedzrah, a family Physician at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital tells rawgist.com’s Bernard Buachi … Read more
Sixteen years ago my family and I got involved in a traffic accident and unfortunately, our youngest brother Apache passed away. Now, he was the life of the family. His name Apache was given to him because of his fighting and outgoing spirit. His loss was very tough on all of us but I felt … Read more
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says about 322 million people around the world are affected by depression, and needed serious collaborative support from stakeholders to address the growing health challenge. Dr Owen Kaluwa, Country Representative of WHO, who revealed this at launch of this year’s World Health Day in Accra on Friday, said depression affected … Read more
On December 31, 2016, a few hours before the New Year, a 28-year-old man allegedly ended his life. Media reports during that period indicated that the young man in his productive years committed the act at Akyem Hemang in the Fanteakwa District of the Eastern Region. Days later, a 14 year-old teenager and a 32-year-old … Read more
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says about 322 million people around the world are affected by depression, and needed serious collaborative support from stakeholders to address the growing health challenge. Dr Owen Kaluwa, Country Representative of WHO, who revealed this at launch of this year’s World Health Day in Accra on Friday, said depression affected … Read more
The Mental Health Authority in collaboration with World Health Organization has today April 7, launched a campaign to talk about and fight against depression in the country as significant number of people is affected. According to new records released by the World Health Organisation, the number of people living with depression increased by over 18.4% … Read more
What Is Addiction? Drug addiction is the physical and psychological need to continue using a substance, despite its harmful or dangerous effects. It is important to keep in mind that these signs do not appear in every case, or for every drug addiction. However, these signs appear often enough that they are worth noticing and … Read more
A community empowerment group, AID Ghana, has made donations of various items including stationery, learning and teaching materials and toiletries to the Autism Awareness Care and Training (AACT), to mark this year’s Autism Awareness Month of April. Speaking at a brief ceremony to present the items, President of the group, Richmond Adu-Worae, called for more … Read more
Depression is a health condition which is prevalent in Ghana, with four to five out of every 10 persons suffering from the condition, Dr Carnita Groves, a psychologist and professional counsellor, has revealed. “Out of 10, probably four or five people at any given time will be suffering from depression because it is very prevalent,” … Read more
According to an updated fact of the World Health Organisation (WHO, March 2017), one of the key facts of depression is: “at worst depression leads to suicide”. In the month of February and March, 2017, suicide made headlines in Ghana. Coincidentally this year, the World Health Day theme is “Depression: Let’s talk”. April 7 is … Read more
Dr Mumuni Fuseini, Northern Regional Co-ordinator for Mental Health at Health Directorate, has said about 10.1 percent of the world’s population suffer from various mental illnesses. This, he explained, means that one in four people is likely to suffer some form of mental disorder. He said mental illness was high in developing countries including Ghana … Read more
A Clinical Psychologist at the Ghana Institute of Clinical Genetics of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, has advised the general public, especially women who are depressed, to desist from posting on social media the challenges they are facing in life, warning such acts have high suicide tendencies. Dr Mary Akua Ampomah explained that people on social … Read more