By Jibril Abdul Mumuni
Accra, Feb. 10, GNA- Reverend Erzoah Amihere, District Pastor, Evangelical Presbyterian Church Ghana, Bethel Congregation, New Town, has launched two books aimed at promoting holistic approaches to chronic disease management and personal development in Ghana.
The publications seek to integrate scientific medical practice with psychological and spiritual perspectives to support healthier communities.
The books are titled “Holistic Approach to Preventing and Combating Non-Communicable Diseases” and “Becoming a Better Version of the Self: Insight and Interventions.”
The launch brought together medical professionals, academics and clergy to discuss a biopsychosocial and spiritual approach to healing.
Reviewing the first book, Mr Abishai Anlimah, a Clinical Neuropsychologist at Sanford Hospital, underscored the need for a holistic approach to the management of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
He said diseases such as diabetes, stroke and cancer accounted for nearly 80 per cent of annual global deaths.
“To give the best care to a person going through NCDs, practitioners must consider biological, psychological, social, and spiritual factors,” he said.
Mr Anlimah explained that the model ensured strict medical adherence and pharmacological intervention, alongside psychological resilience and mental strength to manage stress.
He cited research from Harvard University indicating that patients with high levels of spirituality recovered from severe injuries significantly faster than those who did not prioritise such beliefs.
The second book was reviewed by Dr Clement Kadogbe of Kings University College, who described it as a 168-page transformational manual for individuals seeking purpose.
He said the book addressed challenges such as emotional impropriety and trauma through the application of psychological theories and enduring spiritual principles.
Dr Kadogbe said the book noted that genuine self-development could not occur without inner healing and a conscious relationship with God, as stated in the author’s preface.
Rev. Amihere, a counselling psychologist, said the books were inspired by the need to develop practical tools for healthier communities.
He acknowledged the support of his wife and senior officers of the Ghana Prisons Service and said the publications were intended to inform both practice and policy.
Rev. Amihere recommended the books for use in universities and counselling directorates nationwide to promote an integrated, human-centred approach to healthcare and personal development.
GNA
Edited by Kenneth Sackey