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READINGS & RESOURCES
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Ofori-Atta, A., & Ohene, S. (2014). Changing trends in mental health care and research in Ghana. Sub-Saharan Publishers.
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Osei, A. O. (2001). Witchcraft and depression: A study into the psychopathological features of alleged witches. Ghana Medical Journal, 35(3),111–15.
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Roberts, M., Mogan, C., & Asare, J. B. (2014). An overview of Ghana's mental health system: Results from an assessment using the world health organization's assessment instrument for mental health systems (WHO-AIMS). International Journal of Mental Health Systems, 8(16). https://doi.org/10.1186/1752-4458-8-16
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Saasa, S., Okech, D., Choi, Y. J., Nackerud, L., & Littleton, T. (2022). Social exclusion, mental health, and social well-being among African immigrants in the United States. International Social Work, 65(4), 787–803. https://doi.org/10.1177/0020872820963425
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U.S. HHS, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, National Plan and Provider Enumeration System
Weobong, B., Ae-Ngibise, K. A., Sakyi, L., & Lund, C. (2023). Towards implementation of context-specific integrated district mental healthcare plans: A situation analysis of mental health services in five districts in Ghana. PloS one, 18(5), e0285324. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0285324
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World Health Organization, & University of Washington. (2020). Ghana WHO Special Initiative for Mental Health Situational Assessment. January
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WHO AIMS 2020 Report on Ghana's mental health system
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Books on Ghanaian Culture, History, and Proverbs
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"Homegoing" by Yaa Gyasi - A powerful novel tracing the lineage of two half-sisters from 18th-century Ghana. https://www.theuncorkedlibrarian.com/books-about-ghana/?form=MG0AV3
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"The Ghana Reader: History, Culture, Politics" - A comprehensive collection covering 500 years of Ghana's history. https://archive.org/details/isbn_9780822359845?form=MG0AV3
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"Traditional Folk Tales of Ghana" by Emmanuel Asihene - A collection of 170 folk tales from various Ghanaian ethnic groups. https://mellenpress.com/book/Traditional-Folk-Tales-of-Ghana/2976/?form=MG0AV3
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Traditional Ghanaian Stories, Folktales, and Children's Books
"Once Upon a Time in Ghana" by Anna Cottrell and Agbotadua Togbi Kumassah - A collection of traditional Ewe stories retold in English. https://africaaccessreview.org/2014/03/once-upon-a-time-in-ghana-traditional-ewe-stories-retold-in-english/?form=MG0AV3
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"Traditional Folk Tales of Ghana" by Emmanuel Asihene - A comprehensive collection of Ghanaian folk tales. https://mellenpress.com/book/Traditional-Folk-Tales-of-Ghana/2976/?form=MG0AV3
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Audio Recordings of Ghanaian Music and Traditional Healing Practices
Smithsonian Folkways Recordings - Offers a variety of recordings, including traditional drumming, children's songs, and music for mental healing. https://folkways.si.edu/country/ghana?form=MG0AV3
Community Resources
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Ghanaian Association of Houston
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Council of Ghanaian Association Washington Metro
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Association of Ghanaian Origin USA
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Ghanaian Association of Minnesota
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Ghanaian Association of Middle Tennesse
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Non Profit Organization for Ghanaian Professionals
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United Ghanaians Association of South Florida
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