The Pressure to Pass: Academic Stress and Its Impact on Youth Mental Health
Explore how academic stress is affecting students’ mental health and what can be done to support youth through the challenges of education.
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Explore how academic stress is affecting students’ mental health and what can be done to support youth through the challenges of education.
Dr. David Rex Orgen · May 14, 2025
Across Ghana, the voices of young people are growing silent—not because they have nothing to say, but because many feel unheard, unseen, and overwhelmed.
Dr. David Rex Orgen · May 13, 2025
Explore how Ghana is transforming mental health care with major upgrades to its psychiatric hospitals, ushering in a new era of better services and support.
Dr. David Rex Orgen · May 12, 2025
About 13% of Ghanaians are affected by mental health issues. Explore the current state of mental healthcare in Ghana and the efforts being made to…
Dr. David Rex Orgen · May 9, 2025
Ghana is integrating mental health into primary care clinics, making support more accessible and reducing stigma in communities across the country.
Dr. David Rex Orgen · May 8, 2025
Discover how Ghana’s ‘My Voice Matters’ campaign is breaking mental health stigma, promoting awareness, and empowering individuals to find strength in healing.
Dr. David Rex Orgen · May 7, 2025
Mental health stigma keeps many young people from seeking help. Discover why it happens and how we can break this barrier to support youth mental…
Dr. David Rex Orgen · May 6, 2025
Dr. David Rex Orgen highlights the mental health crisis caused by youth unemployment. Education without opportunity is a cruel joke.
Dr. David Rex Orgen · May 2, 2025
Dr. David Rex Orgen, Best-Selling Author and Mental Health Expert, warns that cyberbullying is increasingly damaging the mental health of youth …
Dr. David Rex Orgen · May 1, 2025
A house may have walls and a roof, but without emotional connection, it is not truly a home. Too many young Ghanaians grow up in…
Dr. David Rex Orgen · April 30, 2025
What was once a noble pursuit has now become a source of overwhelming stress, with academic pressure driving severe mental health struggles among students.
Dr. David Rex Orgen · April 29, 2025
In the colorful streets of Accra, Kumasi, and beyond, you will see vibrant youth bustling with energy, ambition, and dreams.
Dr. David Rex Orgen · April 28, 2025
Family traumas, whether caused by loss, abuse, addiction, or significant life changes, have profound effects on individuals and the family unit.
Dr. David Rex Orgen · April 23, 2025
Substance abuse is a growing global crisis that affects individuals, families, and communities. It is the repeated misuse of drugs or alcohol…
Dr. David Rex Orgen · April 22, 2025
Abuse is a pervasive issue that affects individuals across all walks of life, leaving deep scars on their mental health.
Dr. David Rex Orgen · April 21, 2025
African identity is more than just a reflection of where we come from—it is a powerful force that shapes who we are, how we view…
Dr. David Rex Orgen · April 18, 2025
Bipolar disorder is a complex mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows.
Dr. David Rex Orgen · April 17, 2025
The human brain is one of the most complex and powerful organs in existence, controlling thoughts, emotions, and bodily functions. Interestingly…
Dr. David Rex Orgen · April 16, 2025
In today’s fast-paced and demanding world, mental health has become an increasingly critical aspect of overall well-being.
Dr. David Rex Orgen · April 15, 2025
Music is a universal language that transcends cultures, emotions, and experiences. It has long been recognized not only as a source of entertainment…
Dr. David Rex Orgen · April 14, 2025
Peer pressure is an influential social force that often impacts individuals, especially during adolescence and young adulthood.
Dr. David Rex Orgen · April 11, 2025
Beyond the joy they bring into our homes, the presence of a pet can have profound effects on mental health. Dr. David Rex Orgen, a…
Dr. David Rex Orgen · April 10, 2025
Trauma is a deeply distressing experience that can have long-lasting effects on an individual’s mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
Dr. David Rex Orgen · April 9, 2025
Early childhood development (ECD) is a critical period in a child’s life that significantly impacts their overall well-being and future success.
Dr. David Rex Orgen · April 8, 2025
A practical reflection for leaders who want to build emotionally healthy cultures, make wiser decisions, and create sustainable impact.
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