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READINGS & RESOURCES
Readings
Ofori-Atta, A., & Ohene, S. (2014). Changing trends in mental health care and research in Ghana. Sub-Saharan Publishers.
Osei, A. O. (2001). Witchcraft and depression: A study into the psychopathological features of alleged witches. Ghana Medical Journal, 35(3),111–15.
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
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
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
World Health Organization, & University of Washington. (2020). Ghana WHO Special Initiative for Mental Health Situational Assessment. January
WHO AIMS 2020 Report on Ghana's mental health system
Books on Ghanaian Culture, History, and Proverbs
"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
"The Ghana Reader: History, Culture, Politics" - A comprehensive collection covering 500 years of Ghana's history. https://archive.org/details/isbn_9780822359845?form=MG0AV3
"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
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
"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
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
Ghanaian Association of Houston
Council of Ghanaian Association Washington Metro
Association of Ghanaian Origin USA
Ghanaian Association of Minnesota
Ghanaian Association of Middle Tennesse
Non Profit Organization for Ghanaian Professionals
United Ghanaians Association of South Florida