Depression in Ghana: Genuine Struggle or Social Exaggeration?

In Ghana, conversations about depression are never simple. Some see it as a real battle people are quietly fighting, while others dismiss it as overreaction or an excuse. On Banta, we dive into the cultural beliefs, the silence, the stigma, and the lived experiences behind the word “depression.” Join the debate as we unpack whether it’s a genuine struggle we’re ignoring or a social label we misunderstand entirely.

Symptoms of depression symptoms can vary from mild to severe and can appear differently in each person. These symptoms can include:

Feeling sad, irritable, empty and/or hopeless.
Losing interest or pleasure in activities you once enjoyed.
A significant change in appetite (eating much less or more than usual) and/or weight (notable loss or gain unrelated to dieting).
Sleeping too little or too much.
Decreased energy or increased tiredness or fatigue
Increase in purposeless physical activity (e.g., inability to sit still, pacing, handwringing) or slowed movements or speech that are severe enough to be observable by others.
Feeling worthless or excessively guilty.
Difficulty thinking or concentrating, forgetfulness, and/or difficulty making minor decisions.
Thoughts of death, suicidal ideation, or suicide attempts.

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