WRRC CEO Says Rise in Ghana Mental Health Stats Reflects Greater Awareness, Not Epidemic

During a briefing at the Willingway Recovery and Rehabilitation Centre (WRRC) in Ejisu‑Asawase, Ashanti region, Chief Executive Officer Lydia Abena Manu Adofo said the recent rise in Ghana’s mental‑health statistics should not be interpreted as a sudden epidemic.

“The rising mental health statistics in Ghana should not be misconstrued as a sudden epidemic of mental illness, but rather as a positive outcome of sustained education and sensitisation efforts that are encouraging more people to seek professional help,” she said.

Official Comments

Government official Lungu praised Willingway’s contribution to mental‑health care in the Ashanti Region, while noting a substantial gap between Ghana’s treatment system and those of developed countries, particularly the United States.

Kofi Newman was acknowledged for a decade of dedication to the centre and his advocacy for improved mental‑health services across Ghana.