Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010)

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Understanding and Addressing Depression in Urban Ghana: A Clinical Psychology Perspective

Kwesi Kwame Asare, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Cape Coast Yahaya Yaw Gyau, Department of Research, Food Research Institute (FRI) Abena Afua Ababu, Food Research Institute (FRI)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18903747
Published: October 18, 2010

Abstract

Urbanization in Ghana has led to significant changes in lifestyle and stress levels among its population, particularly affecting mental health. A qualitative study involving semi-structured interviews with urban Ghanaians to understand perceptions of depression and preferred therapeutic interventions. Urban Ghanaian communities face unique challenges in addressing depression, necessitating culturally sensitive and accessible mental health interventions. Develop culturally tailored depression treatment programmes incorporating community engagement and reducing barriers to care such as cost and stigma.

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Kwesi Kwame Asare, Yahaya Yaw Gyau, Abena Afua Ababu (2010). Understanding and Addressing Depression in Urban Ghana: A Clinical Psychology Perspective. African Behavioral Neuroscience, Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18903747

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Sub-Saharanurbanizationqualitativepsychometricsexistentialismstigmaresilience

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