Mrs. Ammah, Christina

I am a licensed clinical psychologist and senior lecturer in the Department of Counselling Psychology, University of Education. I am currently on a PhD programme at the University of Cape Coast. I have been teaching at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels and conducting research in Psychology and Mental health. My early research works were on depression, anxiety and stress among adolescents. Recently I have been focusing more on community and school-based mental health research namely; bullying, teacher-student relationship and sense of belonging.  I also offer counselling and psychotherapy to individuals experiencing mental health challenges. Interculturally, I spent a year in Denmark as an exchange student with the American Field Service (AFS) Intercultural Exchange Programs, Ghana. In 2012 I completed a course in crisis intervention and intercultural conflict styles at the Summer Institute for Intercultural Communications (SIIC), Reed College, Portland Oregon, USA. I hold a National Qualified Trainer of the American Field Service Intercultural Link Learning Program Certificate. I have been involved in orientation on culture shock and adjustment for International students in UEW and the AFS Intercultural Exchange Programs, Ghana for several years.

Recent Publications and Conference Presentations
Arhinful, E., K.Akakpo, J., Y., Konutse, E., X., Adugbire, E., Twum, E.B., Agordzo Edoh-Torgah, N.,  Ammah,  C.,  N-yelbi, J.,  Anovunga, A.A. (2022). “He is tying one yam”: Exploring the understanding of mental illness among street children
in Ghana. [Paper Presentation] Mental Health Authority First International Research Conference. University of Ghana, Legon

N-yelbi, J., Agordzo Edoh-Torgah, N.,  Anovunga, A.A., Ammah, C. (2022). Coping with Life Traumas: Using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and Somatic Experiencing in treating depression among prison inmates in Ghana.  [ Paper Presentation] Mental Health Authority First International Research Conference. University of Ghana, Legon.

Amoah, E., Abedoo-Aryin, G., Alatia, B., Kpaamah, J.,  Asante, G.P., Ammah, C., Agordzo Edoh-Torgah, N., N-yelbi, J., & Anovunga. A.A. (2022). Understanding students’ perception of mental health illness in Ghana [Paper Presentation] Mental Health Authority First International Research Conference. University of Ghana, Legon

Danyoh,  J., D., Danyoh, B., R.,  Ammah,  C., & Dzakadzie, Y. (2022). Elderly at risk of abuse: the reality of caregiver stress in caregiving responsibilities in Ghana.  [Paper Presentation] Mental Health Authority First International Research Conference. University of Ghana, Legon

Intiful, F.D., Steele-Dadzie, R., Amos, P.M., Pobee, R., Ainuson-Quampah, J., Ammah, C. Antwi, T., Wilson, K.N., & Asante, M. (2021). The Impact of Interpersonal  Relationships on Dietary Habits. DOI:10.5772/intechopen.95482

Dzakadzie, Y., & Ammah, C. (2018).  Assessing the influence of parenting styles, birth order and self-esteem on the psychological wellbeing of students in Amasaman Senior High  School in the Ga East Municipality. The Social educator 5, 35-49