Psychologist, Mr. Mawusi Asafo, has likened mental health illness to other physical illnesses that people can seek medical treatment for and fully recover from, with the right medications.

He said when dealing with mental illnesses, early diagnosis and interventions are very important because they help with patient’s rate of recovery. Mr. Mawusi Asafo made these known on #StayAlive segment of HSTV’s Morning Show, #HealthyMorning, talking to HSTV’s Cecilia Anno-Barnieh about mental illness, treatments and stigma issues.

According to Mr. Mawusi Asafo, most people, before seeking medical attention, stay in denial about their condition for very long time, or try other sources for help until the situation becomes very disturbing.

He said it is important for the public to note that, people who experience mental health illnesses can fully recover and function normally with the right medications and support, “there are several documented mental health sufferers who have gone on to do amazing things, like Nobel Prize winners, Mathematicians and Scientists. All these people need to help us de-stigmatize mental illness” he said.