Therapy and Wellness
DR. ERICA DANFREKUA DICKSON - IN CHARGE
The Therapy and Wellness Department is the mental health unit of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF). It was established and elevated to a full department status in 2018.
Leadership
The department is headed by Dr. Erica Danfrekua Dickson, a Physician Consultant Clinical Psychologist and past president of the Ghana Psychological Association.as well as dedicated nurses and other allied health professionals.
The department is powerfully staffed with 26 well-trained and ethical mental health professionals, of which 4 are specialist psychiatrists, 2 physician clinical psychologists, 13 clinical/health psychologists, 3 specialist psychiatric nurses, 2 general psychiatrist nurses and a public mental health officer.
The team manages all mental health issues within the military community and the civilian population across the lifespan. Most services are provided on an out-patient basis. We provide individual, group or family therapy, management of people with acute and chronic mental disorders, specialized care for substance use disorders, suicide, eating disorders, crisis intervention, stress and trauma related disorders, personality disorders, among others.
Mental health literacy services have been a pivotal contribution of the department to promote community and school mental health within the military community and outpatient attendees of the 37 Military Hospital. Liaison mental health supporting other medical sub disciplines is our hallmark and our professionals form part of a multidisciplinary teams that provide holistic care to patients.
How We Operate
Our services are mainly on appointment basis, except for mental health emergencies such as suicidal cases and other issues that need urgent intervention.
Training Capabilities
We train final year undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate psychology and medical students from Ghanaian public and private universities. International student attachments are offered selectively. The department provides psychology internship opportunities for professionals working towards their licensure with the Psychology Council.
Contact Us
For further information and booking, kindly call, text or WhatsApp us on +233(0)55 1115 577