Over 1,000 Ghanaians attempt suicide in 18 months – Mental Health Authority

The Mental Health Authority is concerned about rising suicide cases in the country, revealing that more than 1,600 people have attempted to take their lives in the past 18 months. According to data from the District Health Information Management System, 1,174 suicide attempts were recorded in 2024, in addition to 475 attempts in the first half of 2025. The country also lost 134 lives to suicide last year, representing a 40 percent increase compared to 2023. “According to data from the District Health Information Management System (DHIMS), Ghanalost 134 lives…

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