The Mental Health Authority has asked the media and other partners not to relent in their support towards suicide awareness.
As of June 2021, over 470 people had attempted suicide, a situation the Authority described as disturbing.
There were also news reports about either attempted suicide or someone dying as a result of suicide.
The Mental Health Authority extends an open arms invitation everyone to make personal commitment to acquire some knowledge on mental health and particularly the warnings signs of suicidal thoughts, adding that the knowledge acquired can save someone’s life.
The Authority also wants corporate bodies especially telecommunications companies to support them as they embark on an awareness creation in reducing suicide in Ghana.
The Authority further wants Ghanaians to seek knowledge on mental health especially the warning signs of suicidal thoughts.
“Let us all work together to stem the spate of suicide,” the statement concluded.
Read the full statement below
