During the Ghana Psychological Association’s 7th Biennial International Research Conference, Mary Anane Awuku emphasized the critical need for addressing mental health in the entrepreneurial landscape. As an Industrial and Organizational Psychologist, Anane Awuku highlighted the significant impact of mental health on the success and productivity of entrepreneurs and policymakers. She called on the government and relevant authorities to collaborate with psychologists in tackling mental health issues such as depression and anxiety, which can impede leadership and innovation.
Anane Awuku stressed that by prioritizing the mental well-being of those leading businesses and the state, Ghana could unlock higher productivity and sustained national growth. She also outlined how psychological research can offer tools to entrepreneurs to help them develop resilience and manage stress, both key factors in their journey toward success.
