Dr. Yennusom Maalug - Executive Director & Senior Specialist Psychiatrist

Dr. Yennusom Maalug

Hospital Director

Pantang Psychiatric Hospital

Executive Director, The Mental Health Institute

Dr. Yennusom Maalug brings over a decade of expertise in psychiatric care and mental health advocacy. As Hospital Director of Pantang Psychiatric Hospital and Executive Director of The Mental Health Institute, he leads initiatives to ensure accessible, quality mental health services across Ghana.

Professional Credentials

Master of Public Health (MPH)

School of Public Health, University of Ghana

Senior Specialist Psychiatrist

Recognized Psychiatric Specialist with advanced clinical expertise

MGPS

Member of the Ghana College of Physicians

Professional Affiliations & Experience

The Mental Health Institute

Executive Director

Leading Ghana's premier mental health organization, driving innovation in psychiatric care and mental health advocacy.

Pantang Psychiatric Hospital

Hospital Director

Leading Ghana's premier government psychiatric facility, overseeing comprehensive mental health services and advancing psychiatric care standards across the nation.

Bank Hospital, Bank of Ghana

Psychiatrist in Charge

Overseeing mental health services for Bank of Ghana staff, ensuring accessible psychiatric care in the workplace.

Brain and Sleep Medical Centre, Abokobi

Psychiatrist in Charge

Managing specialized psychiatric services in the private sector, with expertise in sleep disorders and neuropsychiatry.

Psychiatric Association of Ghana (PAG)

Past Vice-President

Served as Vice-President, advancing psychiatric practice in Ghana through professional advocacy, education, and policy development.

Areas of Expertise

Clinical PsychiatryMental Health ServicesPsychiatric CareMental Health AdvocacyPublic HealthSleep DisordersOrganizational HealthMental Health Training

Community Leadership & Humanitarian Work

Alma Mater Support (Opoku Ware School)

Dr. Maalug served as Chairman of the Anniversary Planning Committee when his year group (BEs) celebrated their 20-year reunion in 2024. He successfully led a nine-member committee to raise over GHC 200,000, which was used to procure a Risograph and medical equipment for the school.

Mental Health First Aid Training

Committed to democratizing mental health knowledge, Dr. Maalug has trained numerous corporate staff members in mental health first aid, empowering organizations to support employee mental wellness.

Professional Leadership

Former Organizer for the National Association of Public Health Students at the University of Ghana (NAPHS-UG) and former Organizing Secretary of the Psychiatric Association of Ghana, demonstrating sustained commitment to professional and public health advancement.

Personal Interests

Table Tennis (Ping Pong)
Football
Local & International Politics

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