“You Can’t Be Sad and Show It”—Understanding the Psychological Well-Being of Clergy in Ghana

This study explored psychosocial factors influencing the psychological well-being of clergy within the Presbyterian Church and the Church of Pentecost in Accra, Ghana. A semistructured interview guide was used to collect data from 27 clergy members (14 Presbyterian, 13 Church of Pentecost; 25 males, 2 females), aged 30–65 years, each with a minimum of 5 years’ ministerial experience. Thematic analysis yielded five principal domains of concern: challenges in fulfilling family responsibilities, violations of personal privacy, stress associated with ministerial transfers, financial strain, emotional exhaustion, and conflicts between administrative and pastoral duties. These findings highlight the urgent need for the Ghana Christian Council to integrate mental health considerations into clergy support frameworks and to develop targeted interventions that promote psychological well-being in ministerial contexts.