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ObjectiveMethodResultsDiscussionThis study examined the relationship between the experience of emotional pain and psychological distress, suicidal behaviours, and mental wellbeing following romantic relationships and interrelationship breakups among young adults from Ghana.This study adopted a quantitative approach. Three hundred and thirty-three (330) university students, comprising of 86 males and 239 females, with ages ranging from 18 to 24 were conveniently sampled. The sample responded to items on the Psychache Scale, Kessler Psychological Distress Scale – K10, Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire – Revised and Warwick–Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale.Analysis revealed that there were no gender and age differences in the experience of psychological distress following relationship breakup; however, differences existed in relation to the type of relationship breakup. Further, majority of the respondents experienced various suicidal behaviours following relationship breakup. Also, some of the respondents were at risk of suicide death. There was a significant positive relationship between the experience of unbearable emotional pain and suicidal behaviours and suicide risk. There was a strong positive association between unbearable emotional pain and psychological distress. Both unbearable emotional pain and psychological distress were significantly and negatively related to one’s mental wellbeing.In the midst of other socio-demographic variable and psychological distress, unbearable emotional pain only was the strongest significant predictor of suicide risk. This study highlights the importance of providing students with periodic education/information on relationships and emotional pain in formal educational setting to ensure students are well equipped to handle these experiences so it does not impact their psychosocial and academic life. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Amputation is necessitated following an accident or a medical condition often to save a patient's life. Despite the existence of the procedure and the rising number of amputees in the Ghanaian context, the emotional experiences of both amputees and their caregivers following amputation has been largely ignored. This qualitative exploratory study explored the emotional experiences of amputees and their caregivers following amputation. Using a semi-structured interview guide, ten (10) amputees and ten (10) caregivers were interviewed. Findings revealed that caregivers and amputees experienced a built up of negative emotions following amputaion. There were slight disparities in the negative emotions experienced by amputees and their caregivers. However, for both amputees and their caregiver, the experience of gratitude and news breaking method influenced their emotional experiences. Implications of the findings are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]