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July 7, 2026Cambridge Prisms Global Mental HealthOpen Access

Situational Analysis of Suicide Prevention in The Gambia, Ghana, and Malawi: Key Findings and Initial Recommendations

Foday Sarr Maimuna Colley Gracium Mkonda Chithonje Kumbuka Dorothy Namalima Memory Kayange Gloria Akuetteh Lamin Barrow Amenuvor Ruth Modou Lamin Bah Humphrey Kofi Mam Jarra Marega Daniel Otoo Emmanuel Nii‐Boye Quarshie Steve Mutepelele Kumwenda David Sunu Rhowena Chinsamba Monica Chingati-Phiri Innocent Namondwe Sandersan Onie

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Key Points

This analysis aims to evaluate the current state of suicide prevention strategies in The Gambia, Ghana, and Malawi. It seeks to identify gaps and recommend actionable steps.
Conducted situational analysis across The Gambia, Ghana, and Malawi.
Collected qualitative data on existing mental health initiatives and cultural attitudes toward suicide.
Engaged with local stakeholders for insights into socioeconomic influences.
Identified significant variations in suicide prevention strategies across the three nations.
Found a strong correlation between socioeconomic factors and mental health outcomes.
Offered initial recommendations to government and community organizations for improving prevention efforts.

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Analysis presents key findings on suicide prevention initiatives in three African nations, suggesting effective interventions.

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Sarr et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a4f3b782b81a944af575623 https://doi.org/10.1017/gmh.2026.10268

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