Our mental health and psychiatric support program in Ghana places volunteers in psychiatric units, clinics, and community outreach settings where there is a growing need for mental health support.

Ghana faces challenges such as:

• Limited psychiatric facilities
• Shortage of mental health professionals
• Increasing cases of depression, anxiety, and substance abuse

Your support helps improve awareness, care, and community understanding of mental health.

As a mental health volunteer in Ghana, you will:

• Shadow and support doctors, nurses, and mental health professionals
• Assist in patient interaction and support (under supervision)
• Participate in community education and awareness programs
• Support outreach on substance abuse and addiction prevention
• Help reduce stigma through family and community education
• Areas of Exposure

Volunteers may observe or assist (under supervision) in:

• Mental state assessments
• Psychotherapy sessions
• Group and individual counselling
• Addiction management and rehabilitation
• Anger management support
• General psychiatric care

Daily Activities

• Morning: Placement in psychiatric unit or clinic
• Afternoon: Community outreach or support sessions
• Evening: Free time or cultural experience