Adolescent mental wellbeing, Ghana

Empowering Teens for a Brighter Tomorrow

Proudly supporting adolescents through education, advocacy, positive peer support and access to appropriate guidance.

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Stronger Minds. Stronger Generations.

“Your feelings matter. Your voice matters. YOU matter!”

Tracelyn Ebbe, Lead Teen Advocate

Educate & Inform
Listen & Empower
Connect & Refer

Mental Wellbeing Education

Positive Peer Support

Safe Spaces to Open Up

Guidance & Referral Support

Who we are

Every adolescent deserves to be heard, understood and supported

Adolescent Minds Support (AMS) is a Ghanaian nonprofit organisation based in Accra, dedicated to promoting the mental wellbeing of adolescents, particularly junior and senior high school students.

Through mental wellbeing education, advocacy, positive peer support and partnerships, we help young people build resilience, develop life skills and seek appropriate support when facing challenges.

More about AMS

Our Vision

A generation of young people with healthy minds and brighter futures.

Our Mission

To promote adolescent mental wellbeing through education, advocacy, support and collaboration.

Our Values

Compassion · Respect · Inclusion · Integrity · Empowerment · Collaboration

AMS at a glance

A clear approach, built around young people

We are an educational and preventive organisation. Here is how our work is structured.

JHS & SHS: Junior and senior high school students are at the heart of our work
3: Ways we work: educate & inform, listen & empower, connect & refer
4: Steps in AMS CONNECT: learn, connect, practise, lead
6: Core values guide every decision we make

Our flagship programme

AMS CONNECT: a teen advocacy club for brighter minds

A school-based club designed to educate, engage and empower adolescents to become advocates for positive mental wellbeing, through interactive learning, peer engagement, practical activities and youth-led initiatives.

How it works Bring it to your school

1
Learn
Build knowledge and awareness of mental wellbeing through interactive sessions.
2
Connect
Make positive friendships and build peer support networks.
3
Practise
Develop life skills and confidence through practical activities.
4
Lead
Use your voice for positive change with youth-led initiatives.

What we do

Three ways we support adolescents

Our work is educational and preventive. Where specialised assistance is needed, we encourage appropriate professional support and referrals.

Educate & Inform

Age-appropriate mental wellbeing education through school clubs, educational videos, awareness campaigns and community engagement.

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Listen & Empower

Safe, supportive spaces where adolescents can express themselves, share concerns, build confidence and seek guidance without judgement.

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Connect & Refer

Helping adolescents reach trusted adults, school counsellors, qualified professionals and appropriate support services when they need more.

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Mental Wellbeing Resources

Practical guidance for teens, parents and teachers

All resources

For teens

Understanding Mental Health

What mental health really means, why everyone has it, and how to look after yours during the teenage years.

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For teens

Coping with Stress

Practical, everyday ways to handle pressure from school, family and friends without burning out.

29 October 2026Read

For teens

Building Healthy Friendships

What good friendship looks like, how to handle conflict, and what to do when a friendship feels unsafe.

29 October 2026Read

Events

Upcoming events and outreach

All events

No upcoming events right now

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