Proactive Ghana has commended mental health professionals and stakeholders on as the world mark World Mental Health Day on Tuesday October 10, 2023.
Proactive Ghana also urges all Ghanaians to use this opportunity to raise awareness on the silent impact of mental health on us as a people.
“It is time we all embrace the reality of the impact of mental health on us as individuals and as a society. Proactive Ghana is making efforts to get everyone to access the mental health care we need.
“We are working with individuals and partners to provide education, psychological support and other forms of assistance in addressing the mental health needs of people in our society,” the Executive Director for Proactive Ghana, Theophilus Dzimega Esq stated in a press release.
He continued: “Proactive Ghana is grateful to all those who provide invaluable services in support of mental health wellbeing in Ghana. We particularly acknowledge the work of all mental health professionals, including psychiatrists, psychologists, psychoanalysts, psychiatric nurses, social workers and professional counsellors.”
According to him, Proactive Ghana is also grateful to our Parliament of Ghana for repealing the law on suicide.
“Finally, the Ministry of Health, Ghana Health Service and all other affiliated institutions, both public and private also deserve our commendation and appreciation. Thank you all for hard work in ensuring mental health wellbeing of our people,” he concluded.
Source: Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh/103.5FM
