Schizophrenia-related disorders lead mental health cases recorded in Ghana
Ghana’s Mental Health Authority recorded 36,196 cases involving five major mental health conditions between January and June 2026, an increase of 6,414 over the same period last year. The Authority is also calling for people with lived experience to help shape mental health policies and services. Ghana’s Mental Health Authority (MHA) recorded 36,196 cases involving […]
Ghana's Mental Health Authority (MHA) reported a 6,414 increase in mental health cases involving five major conditions between January and June 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. Schizophrenia, schizotypal and delusional disorders led the cases at 15,193, followed by epilepsy with 9,072, depression with 5,939, mental disorders associated with alcohol use at 3,081, and bipolar disorder with 2,911 cases.
The MHA emphasizes the importance of involving people with lived experience in shaping mental health policies and services, as well as addressing stigma and misconceptions as barriers to seeking help.
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