Psychiatric Association of Ghana

WHAT WE STAND FOR

Establish working relations with specialist sections of Ghana Medical Association, Non-Governmental Mental Health Organizations in Ghana, other Associations of Psychiatrists in Africa, World Psychiatric Association, WHO, UNICEF, UNESCO, and other relevant national and international bodies.

Establish and maintain avenues of co-operation and collaboration between psychiatrists and workers in related fields in Ghana.

Bring about exchange of information among psychiatrists in Ghana as regards social, cultural, medical and psychological aspects of mental health.

Organize periodic scientific meetings for the Association.

OUR MANDATE:

Best standards of clinical practice
Highest ethical standards of professional conduct
Prevention, access, care and empathy towards users of mental health services and their families.
Patient focused treatment decisions.
Scientifically proven principles of management
Advocacy for patients
Leadership
Respect for other health professionals
Lifelong professional learning
Collegial support.

MEMBERSHIP STATUS:

Membership stands at 120

WHO CAN JOIN?

All Psychiatrists and residents in Psychiatry, as registered by the Medical and Dental Council, and working in either in Ghana or diaspora are eligible for full membership.

WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP?

Corresponding member- any member who subsequently leaves Ghana; any duly qualified person residing outside Ghana who desires membership.

Associate membership - .Residents in training, doctors working in psychiatry, medical students

Honorary membership-people who have rendered outstanding services to Psychiatry in Ghana.

Membership Dues:

Corresponding members:

Associate members:

Honorary members:

Vision Statement

Advancing Ghana's mental health landscape through values-driven changes in care, education, and research. Ensuring equitable access, advocating for rights, and fostering data-driven innovation and collaboration

Mission Statement

Our dedication lies in bridging the gap in Ghana's mental healthcare system by uniting and empowering residents/psychiatrists to enable the provision of evidence-based mental health care, while adhering to ethical practices, utilizing data-driven decision making, and collectively advocating for the well-being of both patients and professionals

Aims and Purpose

To promote coordination of the activities of Psychiatrists working in Ghana.
To promote research in relation to mental health
To provide a body from which views and opinions can be sought on all mental health matters affecting the country.
To see to the promotion of every aspect of mental health principles in Ghana and to provide avenues for exchanging ideas among all workers in the various fields of mental health.
To promote the welfare and well-being of members.