Schizophrenia-related disorders lead mental health cases recorded in Ghana
New data reveals a sharp jump in reported mental health cases in Ghana - but the real story lies in what the numbers don't show.
Ghana's Mental Health Authority has released first-half 2026 data on five major mental health conditions, showing a rise in recorded cases.
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