Despite the public health attention raised in recent years, the stigma and misunderstanding of mental health issues continue to negatively impact individuals and their families, affecting their home lives, workplace productivity, and community involvement. To address these challenges, all WHO Member States, including Ghana, are committed to implementing the “Comprehensive Mental Health Action Plan 2013-2030.” This plan aims to improve mental health through strengthened leadership and governance, comprehensive and responsive community-based care, promotion and prevention strategies, and enhanced information systems, evidence, and research.

Mental health is a journey, constantly evolving through different stages of life. From childhood to adulthood, various challenges and experiences shape our well-being. Early support, positive environment, and healthy coping strategies can build resilience, while neglect, stress, and isolation can undermine mental health.

By recognizing the importance of mental well-being at every stage (i.e. childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and late adulthood), we can take proactive steps to nurture it. Investing early in our mental well-being promotes a more fulfilling lifestyle and prevents long-term struggles.

Let’s prioritize mental well-being to create and cultivate a psychologically safe and supportive community to empower individuals to thrive at every stage.

Mission: To contribute to the wellbeing of all people living in Ghana by promoting mental health and involving all sectors of the society through human rights approach.

Vision: Ensuring quality mental health care for all persons commensurate with Ghana’s middle-income status.

Goals: To provide the strategic direction and a framework for the implementation of the ten-year Mental Health Policy (2018- 2027), and to set parameters for achieving its vision.

The Department of Psychiatry at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital aims to be the leading center for excellence, diversity, and innovation in mental health care, training, research, and advocacy. Their mission is to provide the highest quality psychiatric care with respect and dignity, ensuring sustained quality of life through evidence-based practices.

The Department of Psychiatry of University of Ghana Medical School (UGMS) excels in innovative mental health research and training for medical students, doctors, psychologists, residents, and other professionals. The Head of Department leads efforts to demystify psychiatric and psychological illnesses through evidence-based teaching, emphasizing a comprehensive biopsychosocial approach. The curriculum focuses on contemporary mental health care policy and development. Their core values include integrity, commitment, loyalty, respect, ethical behavior, compassion, equality, and justice. By upholding these principles, the department aims to dispel myths and empower students and clients with rigorous, evidence-based education on mental disorders.

The Psychiatric Association of Ghana is a professional organization comprising psychiatrists in Ghana. It collaborates with the Mental Health Authority, Ghana Health Service, and the Medical and Dental council. The Association fosters working relationships with specialist sections of the Ghana Medical Association, non-governmental mental health organizations in Ghana, other African psychiatric associations, the World Psychiatric Association, WHO, UNICEF, UNESCO, and other relevant national and international bodies.

Labadi Beach Hotel, Ghana’s Premier five-star Hotel is set amidst tropical landscaped gardens and in close proximity of 8.7 kilometers (10 minutes’ drive) to both Kotoka International Airport and the Central Business District. The hotel is located adjacent Ghana’s most popular Pleasure Beach and boasts of a well-maintained private beach with 24 hours security surveillance, offering colorful cocktails and bites as you watch the sunset.