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Ghana: 583 adolescents treated for suicide-related cases in 2 yrs Academic pressure, bullying among key triggers — GHS

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Published on 2026-09-14 09:18:00

About 583 adolescents were managed for suicide attempts across the country between 2024 and 2025, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has disclosed.

While 423 adolescents were recorded in 2024, 160 were managed for having suicidal thoughts in 2025, with academic pressure, family and relationship problems, bullying, gambling and other addictive behaviours identified among key challenges affecting adolescents Read More

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