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ArticleJournal of religion and health2026

Mental Illness Framing and Programming in Christian Places of Worship: Perspectives from Religious Leaders and Congregants in Ghana.

Peter Mensah Adjei, Annabella Osei-Tutu, Johnny Andoh-Arthur

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Peter Mensah AdjeiDepartment of Psychology, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, Ghana.
Annabella Osei-TutuDepartment of Psychology, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, Ghana. aopare-henaku@ug.edu.gh.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9407-8770
Johnny Andoh-ArthurDepartment of Psychology, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, Ghana.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7036-1835

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Abstract

This study explored perceptions of mental illness and mental health programming in Christian places of worship in Accra, Ghana. Interviews were conducted with religious leaders (n=15) and congregants (n=15). Data was analyzed thematically. The results showed that mental illness was conceptualized largely from spiritual perspectives, with a few psychosocial explanations. Churches leveraged both internal and external resources to promote mental health awareness through informational programs, sermons, and counseling services. The implementation of mental health programs was hindered by financial constraints, stigma, confidentiality concerns, and low participation. The findings highlight the critical role of churches in mental health advocacy.

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ChristianityClergyMental DisordersReligion and PsychologyAdultFemaleGhanaHumansInterviews as TopicMaleMiddle AgedQualitative ResearchSocial StigmaMental healthMental health programmingMental illnessPlaces of worship

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