The Tragedy of the Dying and Media Insensitivity
By: Eugenia Ntekor The past few weeks have seen a lot of media reportage of suicides in Ghana. It started ...
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Mainstream Media Is Responsible For Rampant Suicides In Ghana.
There is no doubt that the rate at which Ghanaians are committing suicide has really skyrocketed over the past few ...
Over 100 People Called For Help Within 3 Days
Over 100 record number of persons called the hotline of the Mental Health Authority for suicide-related help within three days, ...
Over 100 People Called Suicide Helpline Within 3 Days
Over 100 record number of persons called the hotline of the Mental Health Authority for suicide-related help within three days, ...
I Feel Like Committing Suicide
A teenager who called into Abusua FM’s late afternoon drive time show has confessed to conceiving ideas about committing suicide ...
Suicide In Ghana Increases At Alarming Rate; Two Occur In One Day!
With the recent increasing rate of Suicide in Ghana, many are beginning to wonder if a messenger of suicide is ...
Teen Suicide On the Rise Amongst Canadian Girls
Suicide amongst young women is on the rise. When it comes to mental health, is gender the elephant in the ...
Society Has Failed Youth – Mental Health Authority
Society has not lived up to its responsibilities towards the youth hence the rise in suicide rates among young persons ...
Strong Family Ties Solution To Suicide – MFKI
The increasing rate of suicide in the country cannot be solved with only prayers but through strong family relations, the ...
Alfred Banks Takes Us To Church With ‘the Funeral of Orlandas Banks’
play videoThe song dedicated to his brother who committed suicide at the age of 33 After unveiling the single last ...
Mainstream Media Is Responsible For Rampant Suicides In Ghana
There is no doubt that the rate at which Ghanaians are committing suicide has really skyrocketed over the past few ...
We All Have A Role To Play In Suicide Prevention
Movie personality Lydia Forson has tasked Ghanaians to join forces and help prevent the recent suicide incidences. The “Keteke” movie ...
Lady Commits Suicide In the Eastern Region
A lady believed to be a resident of Ekye-Amanfrom at Afram Plains in the Eastern Region has allegedly committed suicide. ...
Decriminalise Attempted Suicide – Dr. Akwasi Osei
The Chief Executive Officer of the Mental Health Authority (MHA), Dr Akwasi Osei, has admonished government to scrap attempted suicide ...
Decriminalise Attempted Suicide Now – Dr Osei Calls As Mental Health Authority Addresses Menace
The Mental Health Authority (MHA) is calling on Parliament to decriminalize attempted suicide “if the fight against suicide is to ...
Decriminalise Attempted Suicide Now – Dr Osei Calls As Mental Health Authority
The Mental Health Authority (MHA) is calling on Parliament to decriminalize attempted suicide “if the fight against suicide is to ...
Suicides Blamed On Failed Society, Ineffective Counselling Centres
The Mental Health Authority says the wave of suicides sweeping across the country is the result of a breakdown of ...
Men Are Not Fools To Commit Suicide
With the increasing rate at which young ladies are committing suicide due to heartbreaks, depression, psychological problems, among others, Reverend ...
Mental Health Authority Provides Helpline For Persons Planning Suicide
The Mental Health Authority has decided to establish a temporary helpline for persons contemplating suicide. The authority is, as well, ...
Suicide Cases Will Increase Unless Economy Is Fixed – Mental Health Boss Warns
The Chief Executive Officer of the Mental Health Authority (MHA) has warned suicide incidents in the country might continue if ...