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A Ghanaian study reveals severe mental health issues among pregnant women, new mothers, and health workers, prompting calls for better care and policy changes.
A national policy dialogue in Ghana on November 27, 2025, revealed widespread mental health challenges among pregnant women, new mothers, and frontline health workers.
A four-year study by the RESPONSE project found 28% of over 2,000 women screened using the WHO’s SRQ-20 showed mental distress, with 36% of pregnant women and 43% of teenage mothers affected.
Among those who experienced pregnancy loss, 50% showed distress, and 5% reported suicidal thoughts.
Health workers also faced high rates of anxiety (51%) and depression (37%).
Piloted screening and referrals via a mobile app were limited by follow-up gaps.
Officials are urging revisions to national guidelines, dedicated funding, and institutionalization of mental health tools to improve care for both patients and providers.
Un estudio de Ghana revela graves problemas de salud mental entre las mujeres embarazadas, las nuevas madres y los trabajadores de la salud, lo que provoca llamados a una mejor atención y cambios de políticas.