# Suicide Prevention Awareness Month : Before another young Ghanaian says goodbye  - MyJoyOnline

> Official figures from the Mental Health Authority state that 134 people died by suicide in the first half of 2024 and more than 1,170 people attempted suicide.

- Published: 2026-09-17T19:54:04.719Z
- Updated: 2026-09-17T19:54:04.719Z
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- Topics: Politics
- Involves: Changing the Narrative on Suicide after Decriminalisation, Ghana, Health authorities, Mental Health Authority, Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

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