Mental Health Authority

The Mental Health Authority is an agency set up by an Act of Parliament, Act 846 of 2012. Like in many other parts of the world treatments rates are low.

The Mental Health Authority is an agency set up by an Act of Parliament, Act 846 of 2012 to oversee and regulate mental health care in Ghana. It has a mandate to propose, promote and implement policies to improve mental health delivery. The Authority since its inception has over the last four years worked to streamline the mental health delivery system by adopting a holistic approach to service de

livery which emphasizes integration and community care to minimize institutionalization of care that is largely concentrated in the Southern belt of the country. To further make this holistic approach to care a reality, the MH Act makes special provision to service delivery which include the recognition and regulation of traditional and faith based healers, the recognition and respect of the rights of mentally ill and a deliberate attempt to increase the knowledge base of all stakeholders in mental health delivery. To this end, the Mental Health Authority through its Board and management is putting measures in place to ensure an effective implementation and promotion of these and several other policies that will propel mental health delivery in Ghana into a first class health delivery system that will become a model for emulation in the sub-region and the world at large. Mental disorders affect nearly 12 percent of the world’s population – about 450 million or one out of every four people around the world – will experience a mental illness that will require diagnosis and treatment. WHO statistics for 2002 showed that 154 million people globally suffered from depression, which is a form of mental illness. According to WHO, mental health is defined as a state of well-being in which people realize their own potential, can cope with normal life stresses, can work productively, and can contribute to their community. It is estimated that of the 27.9million people living in Ghana, 820,000 are suffering from a severe mental disorder and a further 2.7million are suffering from a moderate to mild mental disorder. Statistics in Ghana indicates a treatment rate for the whole country of only 40,354 people contributing to a treatment gap of 98% of the total population expected to have a mental disorder. There is now more than ever, an urgent need to make mental health a global priority and thus ameliorate the terrible effects of mental disorders in our populations. Over the years, mental health services in Ghana have and still lack human and financial resources. More funding is needed to promote mental health to increase people’s awareness of the issue.

29/05/2026

The wellspring of youth dries up when poor mental health drains it of its potential.

Join Serwaa Amihere today, 29th May, at 7:00 PM GMT as she hosts a panel discussion with seasoned mental health professionals to discuss the topic:

Breaking the Silence: Youth Mental Wellbeing in Today’s World.

The panellists are:
Mrs. Elizabeth Antwi - a licensed Professional Counsellor and Mental Health Advocate.
Dr. Jonathan Odame - Clinical Psychologist.
Dr. Josephine Stiles-Darko - Psychiatrist and Treasurer of Psychiatric Association of Ghana.
The seminar will be co-hosted by Dr. Yaw Amankwa Arthur, Deputy Director of Health Promotion, Mental Health Authority.

This virtual session will be held on X .
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27/05/2026

Mental health care should be accessible to everyone.

Yesterday’s outreach at Madina Market brought screening, education, and support services directly to the community through the collaborative efforts of Mental Health Authority-Ghana, Psychiatric Association of Ghana (PAG), specialist prescribers, and nurses.

21/05/2026

Mental health care needs you. Your role can make someone’s life better.
Knowledge without action is like having a pot of water that no one drinks from. After a while the water gets stale.
As a nation, it is our responsibility to act in ways that will benefit our entire community. Much can be accomplished when we come together to work in our own collective interest.
Someone you may know is struggling silently with their mental health. is treatable. Yet, our facilities are lacking in funding, logistics, infrastructure and medical personnel. We all have a role to play, no matter how small, to improve the quality of lives of others, especially those who are mentally unwell.
It’s time to move beyond to . Mental health care should not only be accessible, but available to everyone who needs it at all times across the nation.
This is a call to action. Together, we can achieve much.
Are you or anyone you know in need of support?

Call the 24/7 official Mental Health Helpline on:

0800 678 678

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20/05/2026

Someone you may know is struggling silently with their without any health care.
When over 90% of Ghanaians with mental health conditions cannot access quality care, national development and productivity is affected.
A nation does not build itself. National development only happens when people work together systematically in various roles that yield productive results.
It is imperative that as a nation, we prioritize just as we do for physical health.
We can achieve much when everyone has a sound mind in a healthy body.
Mental health matters.

Are you or anyone you know in need of support?

Call the 24/7 official Mental Health Helpline on:
0800 678 678

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19/05/2026

Burnout is not a badge of honour.
Our work is meant to be a venture of productivity and reward, not a crucible of strenuous activity and constant physical and mental breakdown.

This week, our celebration turns the magnifying lens on .
Do our employers place premium value on our mental health? Do our HR practices take employees’ mental health into consideration, or has physical health taken all of our attention?
Our mental health is equally as important as our physical health, no matter where we are.
Ghana loses roughly 7% of its annually due to mental health-related issues. The WHO cites untreated depression and anxiety alone cost the global economy over $1 trillion annually in lost productivity.
Every facet of industry requires some thinking. Without a healthy mind, no one can be productive, thereby decreasing overall national and global development.
This May, as we focus on Turning into , let’s place our mental health first. The mind carries the rest of the body. Without it, nobody can function. Let’s prioritize mental health in our workplaces.
Take a break before you break.
In need of support? Call the official 24/7 Mental Health Helpline on 0800 678 678.

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19/05/2026

💜 Mental Wellbeing For All: Let’s Turn Awareness Into Action! 💜
A powerful message from the Chief Executive of the Mental Health Authority to all Ghanaians: It’s time to move beyond talking about mental health. We must take real, everyday action. 🇬🇭

💚 Need Support? You Are Not Alone.
If you or someone you know needs a safe space to talk, call the official 24/7 Mental Health Helpline:

0800 678 678 (Free & Confidential)

Let's build a healthier, more supportive Ghana together!

13/05/2026

Mental Health Authority Ghana is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Digital Innovation in mental health
Time: May 15, 2026 02:00 PM London
Join Zoom Meeting

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Cv5yW2i3TberIONEVxyGbw

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

10/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all our gallant mothers and women who make things happen.
You are amazing.

05/05/2026

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Telephone

+233274435261

Website

https://www.mha-ghana.com/

Address

Old Race Course
Accra
02330

Opening Hours

Monday	09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 17:00
Thursday	09:00 - 17:00
Friday	09:00 - 17:00