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A recent survey conducted by DAI Point, a Research and Storytelling show of ADOATV, has revealed that many Ghanaians have mixed feelings about their mental health in the past year.
The survey which was conducted online, reached 22 respondents. Participants were asked about their emotional experiences in the past 12 months, such as stress, anxiety, and depression. According to the data, most respondents (59.1%) reported experiencing stress, which was the most common emotional experience among the options provided. Stress can be caused by various factors, such as work, family, health, or financial issues.
The survey also reveals that respondents reported a range of emotional experiences, including anxiety (13.6%) and depression (22.7%). This indicates that individuals in the surveyed group are diverse in terms of their mental and emotional well-being and that some may be more vulnerable to mental health challenges than others. Anxiety and depression are serious mental health conditions that can affect one’s mood, thoughts, behaviour, and physical health.
A small proportion (4.5%) of respondents indicated that they have experienced nothing, suggesting that a few respondents did not report specific feelings of anxiety, depression, or stress. This could mean that they are coping well with their emotions, or that they are unaware or reluctant to acknowledge their mental health challenges.
DAI Point’s director, Mr. Maxwell Mensah, in his presentation, says that the survey was aimed at understanding the emotional state of Ghanaians amid the economic hardship and its social and economic impacts. He said that the survey findings highlight the need for more support and resources for the mental health of Ghanaians, especially during these challenging times.
Among the Team are Stephen Bittor, Ruth Tang and Wilhemina Oddoye.
Most Ghanaians skip mental health check-ups, DAI survey shows
The recent survey conducted by DAI Point, a research and storytelling show on ADOA TV, has shown that most Ghanaians do not visit hospitals for mental health check-ups.
The survey, which was conducted online and reached 22 respondents, asked participants how often they visit hospitals for mental health check-ups. The data reveals that the majority of respondents, constituting 81.8%, have never visited a hospital for mental check-ups. This could suggest several possibilities, such as a lack of perceived need, limited awareness, or cultural factors influencing attitudes towards mental health check-ups.
The survey also shows that the relatively low percentages for “Rarely” and “Sometimes” indicate that, among those surveyed, only a small proportion occasionally engage in mental health check-ups. Only 9.1% of respondents said they rarely visit hospitals for mental health check-ups, while another 9.1% said they sometimes do so.
DAI Point’s director, Mr Maxwell Mensah, said that the survey was aimed at understanding the mental health behaviour of Ghanaians amid social and economic impacts. He said that the survey findings highlight the need for more promotion and advocacy for mental health check-ups, as well as more accessible and affordable mental health services for the public.
“Mental health check-ups are important for detecting and preventing mental health challenges, and for improving one’s overall well-being. We hope that this survey will encourage more Ghanaians to take care of their mental health, and to seek help when needed,” he said.
Team: Stephen Bittor, Ruth Tang and Wilhemina Oddoye.
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