Chief Psychiatrist wants suicide decriminalized

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royal 10 years ago

Doc dis one dia i dont buy ur point.come again

Doc dis one dia i dont buy ur point.come again
BRIAN WILLIAMS 10 years ago

IT'S GOOD FOR IT TO REMAIN A CRIME, IN THAT, IF YOU ATTEMPT IT, YOU BETTER COMPLETE IT OR ELSE YOU ARE GOING TO JAIL. WHAT IF YOU ARE ALREADY IN JAIL?

IT'S GOOD FOR IT TO REMAIN A CRIME, IN THAT, IF YOU ATTEMPT IT, YOU BETTER COMPLETE IT OR ELSE YOU ARE GOING TO JAIL. WHAT IF YOU ARE ALREADY IN JAIL?
Kofi vs. Kwame 10 years ago

Yes, a decriminalization is key to handle this issue. I am affraid that the ghanaian society is not ready for such mordern approach. Other topics such as homosexuality etc. has showen that Ghanaians are far from understanding ...
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Yes, a decriminalization is key to handle this issue. I am affraid that the ghanaian society is not ready for such mordern approach. Other topics such as homosexuality etc. has showen that Ghanaians are far from understanding international human standards. Everything out of the norm is generally criminalized or stigmatized in Ghana.

Good luck, Dr. Osei!
Kofi vs. Kwame 10 years ago

Beeing a Chief Psychiatrist in Ghana must be like beeing an ape with a Playstation 3. How does it feel to be an one eyed amongst 23 Mio. blinds?

Beeing a Chief Psychiatrist in Ghana must be like beeing an ape with a Playstation 3. How does it feel to be an one eyed amongst 23 Mio. blinds?
Kofi - USA 10 years ago

I TOTALLY IN AGREEMENT WITH YOU. WHY PROSECUTE SOME ONE WHO EITHER HAS MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS OF CRYING FOR HELP? INSTEAD OF HELPING THEM OUT YOU WANT TO PROSECUTE AND PUT THEM IN JAIL FOR WHAT? THIS IS A REALLY MESSED UP SOC ...
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I TOTALLY IN AGREEMENT WITH YOU. WHY PROSECUTE SOME ONE WHO EITHER HAS MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS OF CRYING FOR HELP? INSTEAD OF HELPING THEM OUT YOU WANT TO PROSECUTE AND PUT THEM IN JAIL FOR WHAT? THIS IS A REALLY MESSED UP SOCIETY. NO WONDER THERE IS NO PROGRESS IN THE COUNTRY BECAUSE OF POOR PRIORITIES. GET THEM HELP AND TREATMENT AND STOP PUTTING THEM IN JAIL. THEY HAVE SUFFERED ENOUGH SO STOP THE HUMILIATION.
BRAVEBOY 10 years ago

Yes, the Ghanaian society should learn understand the underlining issues and the helpful measures for such people with suicidal thoughts, but decriminalizing will be like given the 'act' a seal of approval.

The authorities ...
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Yes, the Ghanaian society should learn understand the underlining issues and the helpful measures for such people with suicidal thoughts, but decriminalizing will be like given the 'act' a seal of approval.

The authorities like our noble Chief Psychiatrist will need the powers to section such people under the Mental Health Act and decriminalizing it will make their work harder and not easy.

I think the noble man used the inappropriate word, if not, then he should try and reason with legal minds to understand the ramifications of law in that sector.
kwam 10 years ago

People intentionally commit suicide to cover up their crimes ,e.g murder, rape, defilement, stealing etc.

People intentionally commit suicide to cover up their crimes ,e.g murder, rape, defilement, stealing etc.
ATO 10 years ago

WHAT NEEDS TO BE DECRIMINALISED IS ATTEMPED SUICIDE, NOT SUICIDE. HOW ELSE CAN THE STATE PROSECUTE AND PUNISH SOMEONE WHO HAS SUCCESSFULLY COMMITTED SUICIDE. ON THE SUBSTANTIVE ISSUE,I AGREE WITH THE CHIEF PSYCHIATRIST, SINCE ...
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WHAT NEEDS TO BE DECRIMINALISED IS ATTEMPED SUICIDE, NOT SUICIDE. HOW ELSE CAN THE STATE PROSECUTE AND PUNISH SOMEONE WHO HAS SUCCESSFULLY COMMITTED SUICIDE. ON THE SUBSTANTIVE ISSUE,I AGREE WITH THE CHIEF PSYCHIATRIST, SINCE THE TREND IN MOST DEVELOPED COUNTRIES IS NOT PROSECUTING PEOPLE WHO ATTEMPT TO COMMIT SUICIDE (EXCEPT WHEN THE METHOD THEY EMPLOY IN THEIR ATTEMPT EXPOSE SOMEONE ELSE OR OTHER PEOPLE TO EXTREME DANGER. HOPEFULLY THE STATE CAN PAY ATTENTION TO THE UNDERLYING CAUSES WHICH PUSH INDIVIDUALS TO THE EDGE AND CAUSE TO ATTEMPT TO TAKE THEIR OWN LIVES.
Kofi 10 years ago

Dr. Osei is right. People who attempt suicide need help not punishment.

Dr. Osei is right. People who attempt suicide need help not punishment.

Chief Psychiatrist wants suicide decriminalized

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