play videoThe song dedicated to his brother who committed suicide at the age of 33 After unveiling the single last month, New Orleans MC Alfred Banks has returned with an emotionally-charged visual for “The Funeral Of Orlandas Banks,” a song dedicated to his brother who committed suicide at the age of 33 after struggling with … Read more
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 physically see as an occasional mood-swing or a short-lived bout of despondency, nothing a tub of chocolate ice cream and a good night’s sleep can’t … Read more
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 unreported case somewhere) this must raise alarm bells about the state of mental health care in the … Read more
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 establishment of permanent toll free numbers for the same purpose. In an interview with the Daily Graphic in Accra yesterday, the Chief Executive Officer of the authority, Dr … Read more
“Suicide does not mean there was no killer”- unanimous My roommate woke me up this morning and told me about a suicide news he received via whatsapp. Immediately, I yelled, “not again”. Just this year, In less than 3 weeks, two university students have committed suicide and the question I ask is “who killed them”. … Read more
Young men who resort to drinking bitters and other aphrodisiacs for sexual potency should refrain from the practice since it can worsen their plight, an urologist at the Kumasi South Hospital, Dr Samuel Amanamah, has cautioned. He said such people should instead check their health status at the hospital for proper diagnosis of their problem … Read more
Women who are infected with genital herpes early in their pregnancy may face twice the risk of bearing a child with autism, a team of US and Norwegian researchers said Wednesday. The report in mSphere, a journal of the American Society for Microbiology journal, is the first to show that a woman’s immune response could … Read more
Over the years, the human lifespan has significantly declined. For example, the life expectancy in Nigeria according to the World Health Organization (WHO) for 54.5 years for both men and women as at 2016. However, there is a possibility that you can live longer than the recommended age of the WHO. The only thing you … Read more
Imagine falling into a sound sleep, when suddenly you wake up and you can’t move a muscle. Sounds frightening! But it’s an experience that many people have at some point in their lives. This weird phenomenon is known as sleep paralysis, where an individual cannot move, speak or react for a brief moment when falling … Read more
Repeated headers during a footballer’s professional career may be linked to long-term brain damage, according to tentative evidence from UK scientists. The research follows anecdotal reports that players who head balls may be more prone to developing dementia later in life. The Football Association says it will look at this area more closely. Experts said … Read more
US pharmaceutical giant Merck announced it is halting a clinical trial on a drug once touted as a promising treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, saying studies show it does not work. The decision was made to end trials on verubecestat for mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease after an external study found there was “virtually no chance … Read more
Mr Timothy Nakoja, father of a 14 year old boy with cerebral palsy says his family is forced to lock the child indoors to enable them work and earn a living. He said, “We have tried countless times to get the boy admitted into school but to no avail, we are left with no option … Read more
Mr Timothy Nakoja, father of a 14 year old boy with cerebral palsy says his family is forced to lock the child indoors to enable them work and earn a living. He said, “We have tried countless times to get the boy admitted into school but to no avail, we are left with no option than … Read more
Mr Timothy Nakoja, father of a 14-year-old boy with cerebral palsy has said his family is forced to lock the child indoors to enable them to work and earn a living He said: “We have tried countless times to get the boy admitted into school but to no avail, we are left with no option … Read more
Ghana’s Vice-President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, is the lead official in President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s government with the responsibility to rebuild Ghana’s economy. Prior to the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential election win, Dr. Bawumia drew a 10-point plan for solving Ghana’s youth unemployment problem at a public lecture organized by the Economics Students Association … Read more
A delegation of professors and students from The College of New Jersey, (TCNJ) USA, has conducted an assessment for children with intellectual disabilities. The trip by the Special Education group forms part of a study abroad program aimed at broadening their worldview on their chosen fields of study. The group assessed autistic children and offered … Read more
Ghana’s Vice-President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is the lead official in President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s government with the responsibility to rebuild Ghana’s economy. Prior to the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential election win, Dr. Bawumia drew a 10-point plan for solving Ghana’s youth unemployment problem at a public lecture organized by the Economics Students Association … Read more
Ghana’s Vice-President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is the lead official in President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s government with the responsibility to rebuild Ghana’s economy. Prior to the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential election win, Dr. Bawumia drew a 10-point plan for solving Ghana’s youth unemployment problem at a public lecture organized by the Economics Students Association … Read more
Eating disorders, including anorexia and bulimia, affect a small but substantial number of women in their 40s and 50s, UK research suggests. The study, involving more than 5,000 women, found just over 3% reported having an eating disorder. Some said they had experienced it since their teens, others developed it for the first time in … Read more
A delegation of professors and students from the United States has arrived in Ghana to train parents, teachers and caregivers on how effectively take care of children with intellectual disabilities. The delegation from The College of New Jersey, (TCNJ) USA is expected to conduct assessments on children intellectual disabilities including Autism, in order to design … Read more