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‘Media Urged to Boost Coverage on Mental Health and Special Needs’

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The Empowering Better Life Foundations (EBL) has enlisted a carefully chosen team of reporters to promote mental health and disabilities awareness.

The event held on Friday, March 28, in Accra under the theme “Shattering the Stigma: Responsible and Ethical Coverage of Mental Health and Special Needs,” provided journalists with insights and resources to ensure their reports are precise, free from prejudice, and welcoming to all.

In her comments, Mrs. Alma Adade-Prempeh, who founded and leads the organization, expressed concern over the inadequate coverage of issues related to special needs and mental health on different media channels. This lack of proper reporting has contributed to the rise in stigma surrounding these conditions.

“In our region, we seldom discuss matters related to mental health, let alone topics concerning special needs,” she stated.

Mrs. Adade-Prempeh encouraged media organizations to improve their coverage of mental health issues to boost public understanding within the nation.

The Deputy Head of Communication at the Mental Health Authority, Dr. Josephine Darko, stressed the significance of taking preemptive steps to maintain optimal mental health. She pointed out various beneficial actions people can take to enhance their psychological wellness, such as adopting proper nutrition and engaging in physical exercise, along with other practices.

Hannah Awadzi, who leads the Special Mothers Project as Executive Director, has called upon the government to set up specialized institutions and foster an supportive setting for children affected by cerebral palsy.

“We find ourselves in a nation where children with special needs are segregated, yet not every child faces the same challenges. It is imperative that the government urgently set up schools specifically for children with cerebral palsy,” she stated.

She encouraged reporters to refrain from stereotyping people with special needs in their coverage, highlighting that every child’s journey is distinct and shouldn’t be generalized. She stated, “Frequently, when reading stories about special needs on our blog, many feel disheartened—especially because the choice of words significantly impacts numerous parents and caregivers of such children. The media has the potential to improve.”


BY Prince Fiifi Yorke

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