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MomsConnectGH Marks Mental Health Day, Mother's Day with Donation to Accra Psychiatric Hospital

From Ghanaian Times · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • MomsConnectGH donated essential supplies and welfare items to Accra Psychiatric Hospital to mark Mental Health Awareness Day and Mother's Day.
  • The initiative, part of The Hannah Project, aims to support vulnerable groups and raise awareness about mental health challenges affecting women, including postpartum depression.
  • The organization urged increased support for mental healthcare facilities and highlighted the importance of mental health parity with physical healthcare.

MomsConnectGH marked Mental Health Awareness Day and Mother's Day with a donation to Accra Psychiatric Hospital, emphasizing support for vulnerable groups and mental health awareness. The organization's initiative, The Hannah Project, provided essential supplies and welfare items to patients.

Postpartum depression is one of the mental health issues many women go through, yet it is not spoken about enough. Many mothers suffer in silence because of stigma, lack of awareness, and limited support systems.

— Elizabeth Owusu-BoadiExplaining the inspiration behind the donation drive and the focus on women's mental health.

Co-Partner Elizabeth Owusu-Boadi highlighted the silent struggles many women face with mental health conditions like postpartum depression, stressing the need to address stigma and lack of support systems. "Many mothers suffer in silence because of stigma, lack of awareness, and limited support systems," she stated.

We wanted to come here not just with donations, but with kindness, hope, and support for the patients and staff here.

— Elizabeth Owusu-BoadiDescribing the intention behind the visit to the Accra Psychiatric Hospital.

The visit aimed to offer kindness, hope, and support to patients and staff. Owusu-Boadi called on government, civil society, and private institutions to bolster support for psychiatric healthcare facilities nationwide, asserting that "Mental healthcare is just as important as physical healthcare."

Mental healthcare is just as important as physical healthcare. We all have a role to play in supporting mental health institutions and creating more awareness around these issues.

— Elizabeth Owusu-BoadiCalling for increased support for mental healthcare facilities.

Dr. Peggy Asiedu Ekremet of Accra Psychiatric Hospital thanked MomsConnectGH and urged the public to prioritize mental health, stating, "Seeking help is a sign of strength and not weakness." MomsConnectGH reiterated its mission to build a supportive community for mothers through outreach and wellness initiatives.

Mental health issues can affect anyone. Seeking help is a sign of strength and not weakness. We encourage people to speak up and seek professional support when they need it.

— Dr. Peggy Asiedu EkremetThanking the organization and encouraging the public to pay attention to mental health.
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Originally published by Ghanaian Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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