Mental Health

Cubano breaks down what mental health is and explains the main types from a Medical Doctor’s point of view;

Mood Disorders(Depression or Bipolar Disorder), Anxiety Disorders, Personality Disorders and Psychotic disorders(Schizophrenia).

He talks about the symptoms, environmental risk factors, stress and how to channel stress, drug abuse, genetics etc. He strongly recommends introspection to identify and accept your risk factor(s)/symptoms and professional assistance. He shares his lowest moment of depression when he lost his best friend(Chino) at the end of medical school.

He resorts to music, dancing, cycling, cooking, a small circle, nature, good food, positive energy and affirmations to maintain a sound mental health.

Kwame talks about the stigma attached to Mental Health in Ghana. He brakes his routine and changes his environment to help with his Mental Health. He loves to go out of the city, interact with nature, the beach, etc. He talks about the lack of support for homeless people including children from The Government and The Mental Health Authority under the auspices of the Ministry of Health.

Patty talks about natural remedies of dealing with panic attacks. She tells us how people feel about going to therapy. She believes black men should talk more about their emotions, feelings and mental health to each other. She believes we should take a break from social media and practice more wholesome activities like writing, painting, meditating, stretching etc

Afrochale believes we have to be strong minded against the environmental factors. He used to take a psychostimulant(Adderall) for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) which was prescribed by his physician. He’s concerned about the alarming number of homeless people on the streets of Accra.

Patty talks about her first language and culture event she curated and produced at Guvnor’s Lounge, Osu.

Kwame had an amazing time at a loved one’s wedding and was excited to reunite with old friends. He shows us finished renders of his project in Aburi.

Cubano talks about Free The Youth hosting Sofie & Baaba J at the Flagship Store and their live performances. He talks about new music and his Weekly Updated Spotify Playlist(Cubano Vibes🇬🇭). He shares highlights of UFC 276. Cubano went on a date with his Mum to Peduase Valley Resort and they had an epic vibe kind courtesy Jeffrey. He gives gratitude to Jeffrey and his company KryptaxeGH for the donations and renovations made to the pediatric ward of the clinic.

Afrochale shared his moments at Republic Bar over the weekend.