Ghana Psychological Association calls for greater involvement of people with lived experience in mental health care

The Association said people with lived experience should not be treated merely as recipients of care but recognised as contributors whose insights could help make mental health services more responsive, compassionate and culturally appropriate.

The Ghana Psychological Association (GPA) has called for people with lived experience of mental health conditions to play a greater role in shaping mental health policies and services in Ghana.

In a statement to mark World Mental Health Day on October 10, 2026, the GPA said improving mental health care required more than professional expertise, emphasising the importance of listening to people who had experienced mental health challenges.