MENTAL HEALTH CARE AND SERVICE IN GHANA

Cynthia A. Sottie, Mavis Dako-Gyeke, Emmanuel Asampong, Mercy M. Ackumey

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Abstract

This chapter outlines the socio-cultural, economic and political profile of Ghana and examines how mental health is understood in that country. It discusses indigenous belief systems and treatment modalities, theoretical perspectives on mental health and illness in Ghana, mental health among vulnerable and special populations and the main features of the legal and compulsory frameworks for mental health intervention at the family, community, and national levels, including family and community obligations.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEncyclopedia of Africa
Subtitle of host publicationVolume 11: (11 Volume Set)
PublisherNova Science Publishers, Inc.
Pages453-474
Number of pages22
Volume1-11
ISBN (Electronic)9781536172355
ISBN (Print)9781536172348
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2020

Keywords

  • Ghana
  • community obligations
  • indigenous belief systems
  • legal frameworks
  • mental health

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