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Thousands in Ghana still sent to faith-based prayer camps for mental health issues despite a ban and lack of proper care.
In Ghana, thousands with mental health conditions are sent to faith-based prayer camps due to stigma, a severe shortage of psychiatrists, and underfunded mental health services.
Despite a 2017 ban, chaining and harsh practices persist, with many patients enduring poor conditions and delayed medical care.
While some faith leaders claim their camps ease pressure on an overwhelmed system, mental health experts warn such methods worsen symptoms.
Government efforts to train religious leaders to recognize warning signs and refer patients to hospitals are underway, but deep-rooted beliefs in spiritual causes and distrust of medical institutions continue to drive people to these camps.
Miles en Ghana todavía son enviados a campamentos de oración basados en la fe por problemas de salud mental a pesar de la prohibición y la falta de atención adecuada.