OhemaaTalks Podcast - Episode 3: Socioeconomic impact on legalising cannabis

Episode 3: Socioeconomic impact on legalising cannabis

06/23/20 • 40 min

Join me as I discuss the socioeconomic impact on legalising cannabis with Dr Stephen Wemakor is a psychiatrist working at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, the 2nd largest referral centre in Ghana.

He is a Member of the Ghana College of Physicians & Surgeons, Psychiatry Faculty and has interests in mental health promotion and research.

You can reach him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-wemakor-0a092a142/

For listeners in Ghana looking for more information on Mental Health can contact the Mental Health Society of Ghana (MEHSOG), a NGO situated in Accra.

Contact details
Phone: +233 302 781712
Mobile:+233 24 4314241
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @mehsog

Rehab facilities finder in Ghana and other parts of Africa can be found on Rehab Path: https://rehabs.africa/location/ghana/
More information on alcohol or drug addiction, recovery or treatment is available on the Alcoholics Anonymous website.https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/members/fellowship-magazines

I look forward to hearing from you on Facebook+Instagram: @ohemaatalks. Twitter @ohemaa_talks.

*Apologies for the static audio on this episode, we had some connectivity issues during the recording but hope you can still enjoy the episode.
Stay healthy.

Join me as I discuss the socioeconomic impact on legalising cannabis with Dr Stephen Wemakor is a psychiatrist working at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, the 2nd largest referral centre in Ghana.

He is a Member of the Ghana College of Physicians & Surgeons, Psychiatry Faculty and has interests in mental health promotion and research.

You can reach him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-wemakor-0a092a142/

For listeners in Ghana looking for more information on Mental Health can contact the Mental Health Society of Ghana (MEHSOG), a NGO situated in Accra.

Contact details
Phone: +233 302 781712
Mobile:+233 24 4314241
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @mehsog

I look forward to hearing from you on Facebook+Instagram: @ohemaatalks. Twitter @ohemaa_talks.

*Apologies for the static audio on this episode, we had some connectivity issues during the recording but hope you can still enjoy the episode.
Stay healthy.

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Episode 2 : Repressed emotions in men

Akwaaba/ Welcome to OhemaaTalks!

I am joined by Ewan Corlett, a qualified MBACP Registered Person Centred Counsellor. He is an experienced practitioner with a broad client base of varied ages and presentations, such as complex trauma, addiction, and specifically male emotional repression and shame. Ewan continues to evolve and steers his practice in line with where he feels he can be of most service. It is for this reason that he is broadening his practice to coach young men in groups.

Ewan is available via the following mediums:

Website - www.counsellingwithewan.com

Emails

- Counselling email: [email protected]

- Young men evolution coach email: [email protected]

Instagram - @Ewan Corlett

For anyone who is affected by of the stories shared and has questions or wants support of alcohol or drug addiction, recovery or treatment, please visit the website for Alcoholics Anonymous

https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/members/fellowship-magazines

I would love to hear from you on Facebook+Instagram: @ohemaatalks. Twitter @ohemaa_talks.

Stay healthy.

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Episode 4: Navigating female relationships

Akwaaba/ Welcome to OhemaaTalks!
I am often asked how I have managed to maintain my female relationships. This question stems from a misconception of female relationships which are not immune to the challenges experienced in other forms of relationships. I am joined by three of my closest girl friends to discuss some of the challenges we’ve had and the strength that comes from having girlfriends.

Background of the guests:

Jolene Adogoba is a Relationship Officer at the Agriculture Development Bank Ghana. She’s also an entrepreneur and CEO of Tima Africa; a crafts company that specialises in woven baskets from Bolgatanga in Northern Ghana.

Shaneke Ellis is a Business Consultant with over 10 years’ experience advising clients in a number of areas including business development, marketing, financial planning and risk management. She has extensive experience in law, housing and international affairs and is currently an Insurance Specialist at Eunisure and a Business Development and Operations Manager for Supportive Link and Link Estates.

Josephine Nzuruba is a trained lawyer with experience in the legal and financial sector. She is currently the Head of Policy Compliance at the London Stock Exchange Group and remains active in the legal sector through her dedication to pro bono work.

Sponsor:

This episode is sponsored by @kevinbmore. Kevin is a graphic artist with over 10 years’ industry experience across all design disciplines. He offers brand, digital and print design services using tools such as Adobe CS, Indesign, Photoshop, Audition and Illustrator. He is also the creator of the graphics for Ohemaa Talks. You can contact him on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram under @kevinbmore.

Follow me on Twitter: @Ohemaa_Talks and Instagram: @ohemaatalks.

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