A Nursing Officer at the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital, Madam Gloria Amakie Ayonoo has advised Ghanaians to take mental health issues seriously as it is key to the total health of individuals.
According to her, one of the emerging mental health issues across the globe is bipolar disorder.
Madam Gloria explained that it is a disorder that is characterized by changes in one’s mood.
The causes she stated are unknown but has precipitating and predisposing factors that can bring about a change in the mood of an individual.
Age, sex, genetics, and stress amongst others can expose one to bipolar disorder.
Madam Ayonoo disclosed that bipolar disorder is the third highest in mental health illnesses.
She further reveals that bipolar disorder is treatable, and encouraged the public to report cases of bipolar to hospitals for assistance.
