Decriminalising Suicide Attempts in Ghana: The Journey Thus Far

Joseph Osafo; Johnny Andoh-Arthur

doi:10.1017/9781108963763.013

Decriminalising Suicide Attempts in Ghana: The Journey Thus Far

Joseph Osafo
, Johnny Andoh-Arthur

Department of Psychology

University of Ghana

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Abstract

Suicide and suicide attempts ravage societies and are now considered a top priority on the Global Health Agenda. In Ghana, lack of systematic reporting and recording hamper genuine efforts to prevent the problem. Among the many factors militating against progress in this direction is the strong taboo associated with suicidal behaviours in general and the criminalisation of suicide attempts in particular [1].

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Preventing Suicide
Subtitle of host publication	An Evidence-Based Approach
Publisher	Cambridge University Press
Pages	154-164
Number of pages	11
ISBN (Electronic)	9781108967006
ISBN (Print)	9781108965620
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108963763.013
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2025

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