Experts challenge culture of silence among men on mental health

Mr Hanu made the call at a mental health outreach programme organised by Mental Health 4 Men (M4M Ghana), a campaign project by Master of Arts Development Communication students of the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC-IJ), for the Men's Fellowship of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, New Abossey Okai Congregation, Mataheko.

M4M Ghana said the figures demonstrated the need for stronger efforts to address stigma, expand mental health education and create safe spaces where men could discuss their emotional struggles without fear of judgement.

According to the Acting Head of Research at the Ghana Mental Health Authority, Samuel Cudjoe Hanu, expressions such as 'Barima nsu' (men do not cry) and "man up" have contributed to a culture where many men hide their struggles and delay seeking professional support.