Situational analysis of service provision for adolescents with mental and neurological disorders in in two districts of Ghana.

Adrienne FormentosKenneth Ayuurebobi Ae-NgibiseSolomon NyameKwaku Poku Asante

Published in: International journal of mental health systems (2021)

There are few mental health service providers for people living with mental disorders in the two Kintampo districts, with no specific services for adolescents. The Mental Health Act 846 of 2012 is an important milestone in mental health care but there are not specific plans for its implementation. Community sensitization, education in mental health and neurological disorders, and advocacy against stigma are all successful programmes that have the potential to be scaled up.

Keyphrases

mental health
young adults
healthcare
mental illness
physical activity
quality improvement
primary care
palliative care
brain injury
climate change
social support