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 publicationMental Health Conditions and Services in Selected African Countries
Subtitle of host publicationImplications for Social Work and Human Services Professions
PublisherNova Science Publishers, Inc.
Pages55-76
Number of pages22
ISBN (Electronic)9781634852920
ISBN (Print)9781634852760
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2016

Keywords

  • Community obligations
  • Ghana
  • Indigenous belief systems
  • Legal frameworks
  • Mental health

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