He said a lot of responsibilities were placed on men resulting in excessive pressure on them.
Maj. Gen. Oppong-Peprah said though many of them might be reluctant to seek help due to stigmatisation, there were others who might not even be aware of their mental health issues.
He, therefore, urged the personnel to be each other’s keeper while also encouraging them to speak out and express their emotions freely without fear or favour.
“Let us all strive to avoid substance abuse, excessive alcohol, gambling and unnecessary spending, and organise our finances in order to live healthier lives going forward,” the CDS said.
A senior clinical health psychologist at the Therapy and Wellness Department of the 37 Military Hospital, Anita Paddy, said globally, one out of every four persons had some form of mental health issue or suffered from a mental condition at a particular point in time.
She said statistics indicated that 450 million people were living with some form of mental health conditions, and only one-third of that number would seek help.
Ms Paddy said the ability to cope with adverse life events, functionality in roles, interpersonal relationships and having a sound mind in a sound body were the key components of mental health.