My first day in the psychiatric ward

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Kweku 12 years ago

It's true my brother the government is paying little attention to psych nursing in this country.

It's true my brother the government is paying little attention to psych nursing in this country.
Koo Manu 12 years ago

today it's somebody tomorrow it could be you! May God bless all nurses in Ghana. Shalom.

THIS IS WHAT WE ALL HAVE TO CHEW ON. IT COULD BE ANY OF US OUT THERE. SADLY, THERE ARE ENOUGH MONEY OUT THERE TO TAKE CARE OF THESE P ...
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today it's somebody tomorrow it could be you! May God bless all nurses in Ghana. Shalom.

THIS IS WHAT WE ALL HAVE TO CHEW ON. IT COULD BE ANY OF US OUT THERE. SADLY, THERE ARE ENOUGH MONEY OUT THERE TO TAKE CARE OF THESE PATIENTS. IF WE COLLECTED TAXES EFFECTIVELY, WE WONT HAVE PROBLEM WITH FUNDS. BUT ALL THE TAXES END UP IN PRIVATE POCKETS.
YET WE DO NOTHING ABOUT IT.

WE ARE WAITING FOR OUTSIDE ASSISTANC, AS ALWAYS.
Amed 12 years ago

We need to strengthen the mental health services at the District and community levels an also improve upon preventive services.

We need to strengthen the mental health services at the District and community levels an also improve upon preventive services.
Anowa, USA 12 years ago

the old patients are labelled witches by pastors and shrines. All the old ladies labeled witches are mental cases of dementia.

the old patients are labelled witches by pastors and shrines. All the old ladies labeled witches are mental cases of dementia.
KB 12 years ago

They are out there on the street, one slaped me in a metro bus when I was going to Cape Coast, he was shouting in the bus that he is going to Ankaful hospital
Government has use all the money on politics and leaving the heal ...
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They are out there on the street, one slaped me in a metro bus when I was going to Cape Coast, he was shouting in the bus that he is going to Ankaful hospital
Government has use all the money on politics and leaving the health sector this way...oh God
KooFori 12 years ago

This well thought article highlighting the case of mental health care in Ghana is just the addition of another voice to the dire situation. Dr. Osei, head of the Psychiatric hospital himself has on numerous occasions shouted ...
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This well thought article highlighting the case of mental health care in Ghana is just the addition of another voice to the dire situation. Dr. Osei, head of the Psychiatric hospital himself has on numerous occasions shouted from the rooftops for something to be done - but hell no! Nothing has ever been done and I guess nothing will ever be done. Where are the Minister of health, Director of health services, etc. etc?

It is not my wish that any of these comfortable people will one day become mental patients themselves to
be dealt the same deal being meted out to these unfortunate patients.

But the truth is that, Ghana and her people have ceased being a caring nation and caring people.

I pray some of the people in charge of this issue will read this piece and start doing something to better the situation.
Nyame, London 12 years ago

What is happening in Ghana!!!

What is happening in Ghana!!!
CeeMandy 12 years ago

well said bro.i wish one of these day, a mentally ill patient will chase a minister on the street or better still play with ones cheek in traffic and they will realise how serious the situation is.

well said bro.i wish one of these day, a mentally ill patient will chase a minister on the street or better still play with ones cheek in traffic and they will realise how serious the situation is.
Nii Mantse Okai 12 years ago

nice article bruh, thumbs up

nice article bruh, thumbs up
Henry Baidoo 12 years ago

Kudos bros.
We pressured them to draft and pass the mental health bill. So more pressure is needed for its implementation.
Again since mental health care is free no government has got the urge or power invest or spend money ...
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Kudos bros.
We pressured them to draft and pass the mental health bill. So more pressure is needed for its implementation.
Again since mental health care is free no government has got the urge or power invest or spend money on these our mothers fathers sisters and brothers forgetting that the human resource is what will bring the financial resource we searching for.

Daniel Sefakor 12 years ago

it very true the way mental illness is been viewed in Ghana. Mr president please look at those policies hindering the activity of mental health in the country

it very true the way mental illness is been viewed in Ghana. Mr president please look at those policies hindering the activity of mental health in the country
Stan 12 years ago

Excellent piece of work there, I hope it finds a place in the hearts of government and all other institutions responsible for the needs of these patients. Since everyone has a psychiatric problem in one way or other, it's in ...
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Excellent piece of work there, I hope it finds a place in the hearts of government and all other institutions responsible for the needs of these patients. Since everyone has a psychiatric problem in one way or other, it's in the best interest of all Ghanaians that this sector is adequately catered for. Kudos, Chibaro!
Antipas 12 years ago

love this article

love this article
Richlove 12 years ago

Good job done .Keep it up

Good job done .Keep it up
Gatlin 12 years ago

It is a wake up call to Ghana. The anti-human treatments done to psychiatric patients has reached its acme. Mr. Government stop the lip service and do something.

It is a wake up call to Ghana. The anti-human treatments done to psychiatric patients has reached its acme. Mr. Government stop the lip service and do something.
Chris zantira 12 years ago

Psychiatric services in Ghana is been neglected for far too long.

Psychiatric services in Ghana is been neglected for far too long.
Macspencer 12 years ago

It's time the media turn their attention firm the political blame game and address issues that deal with human rights.....the COMMISSION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS AND ADMINISTRATIVE JUSTICE shouldn't be sitting idle cos they got enoug ...
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It's time the media turn their attention firm the political blame game and address issues that deal with human rights.....the COMMISSION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS AND ADMINISTRATIVE JUSTICE shouldn't be sitting idle cos they got enough power to be the mouth piece of lead this campaign against Human right Abuse and make sure the Citizenry enjoy wat the pay their taxes for. Government must also be up and working!!!!!! kudos my friend!!!
frank Acheampong 12 years ago

Great piece Mallam,May Allah help you to be our eye-opener.

Great piece Mallam,May Allah help you to be our eye-opener.
Cola 12 years ago

Ali, this is a great work. Keep it up!
I think mental health nursing is one area that lacks national concern in Ghana. As it is the behaviour of our decision makers that not until something gravely happened, they are not g ...
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Ali, this is a great work. Keep it up!
I think mental health nursing is one area that lacks national concern in Ghana. As it is the behaviour of our decision makers that not until something gravely happened, they are not going to pay attention, may be they are waiting for the turn of the president. You will see people advocating seriously for gayism in this country but the mentally ill patient only have God as his advocate. Well it is God who heals
Jake 12 years ago

Kudos Chibaro,this indeed a great concern for all.

Kudos Chibaro,this indeed a great concern for all.

KBOY 12 years ago

a good advocate for the mentally ill. we need more of you. however, you refused to recognize the contribution of the NGOs in contemporary ghana. i have first hand information that BASIC NEEDS, an NGO based in northern ghana i ...
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a good advocate for the mentally ill. we need more of you. however, you refused to recognize the contribution of the NGOs in contemporary ghana. i have first hand information that BASIC NEEDS, an NGO based in northern ghana is doing a good job. you also refuse to recognize the positive role spirituality plays in mental health. Some spiritual healing has worked and i bet there are a lot of mental ptients and thier families who will attest to this. the government alone cannot do. be reminded that we depend mostly on donor money to care for these patient. the donors themselves are doing away with institutionalization of people with mental illness. thank again but give some credit to the NGOs and some good traditional healers. ok
Vera Gyimah 12 years ago

hmm....am even lost for words.....i dont know how bad the government wants this issue to get before something is done about it.....i sugggest we psychiatric nurses all go on a serious demonstration nationwide, for everyone to ...
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hmm....am even lost for words.....i dont know how bad the government wants this issue to get before something is done about it.....i sugggest we psychiatric nurses all go on a serious demonstration nationwide, for everyone to know wat is on the ground.....
Amatey 12 years ago

good one bro. keep the advocacy alive.

good one bro. keep the advocacy alive.
Amatey 12 years ago

Keepup the good work . God bless us all

Keepup the good work . God bless us all
dennis mochiah 12 years ago

Very great Ali,buh if only it wll get de needed attention....!!!

Very great Ali,buh if only it wll get de needed attention....!!!
ivy 12 years ago

this is wonderful.I love it

this is wonderful.I love it
Worlase 12 years ago

Serious. So what next?

Serious. So what next?
Kofi 12 years ago

I commend you for your advocacy for and drawing attention to the plight of psychiatric patients and the apaulling environment and the way they are treated, but I take issue with your characterization of the patient's presenta ...
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I commend you for your advocacy for and drawing attention to the plight of psychiatric patients and the apaulling environment and the way they are treated, but I take issue with your characterization of the patient's presentation and behaviors. Phrases such as "prowling the inner parameters of the ward" "trying to shift the weight of the world ", "as a palm wine taper" and others, are demeaning and feeds into the stigmatization of mentally ill patients. Kindly present them as human beings who are suffering from mental illness, similar to humans who suffer from heart or kidney disease. Kindly see them as humans who deserve our empathy and respect. Then we will treat them in a more humane manner and provide for them just like we treat other patients.

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