My name is Martha Coffie and I'm from Ghana, West Africa. I was first diagnosed with a mental health condition in 2001. This was followed by major depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, hypertension, and a partial stroke in 2010.
From a grassroots community mental health advocate, I now serve as the National Gender Representative, Chair of the Women's Committee, and Executive Board Member of the National Mother Umbrella Organization of Persons with Disabilities in Ghana. I am driving systemic change and shaping the focus on gender equality.
NCD Diaries
I’m sharing my story to raise awareness and combat the stigma surrounding mental health conditions.
Martha Coffie, lived experience of multiple chronic conditions, Ghana
About NCD DIARIES
The NCD Diaries use rich and immersive multimedia approaches to share lived experiences to drive change, using a public narrative framework.
