In recent times, the language of mediatized genres has attracted much scholarly attention all over the world. However, little is known about the rhetorical structure and linguistic realisation of television talk shows in Ghana. This study, therefore, examined the Introduction sections of Newsfile, a popular television talk show telecast on JoyNews, a Ghanaian television station, to determine its schematic structure and linguistic realisations. Data for the study comprised five Introduction sections of the Newsfile aired after the 2016 general elections. The data were transcribed and analyzed based on the English for Specific Purposes (ESP) approach to genre analysis.  The findings revealed that the Introduction section of the talk show was characterized by ten moves (Greetings, Naming of Programme, The Seller, Naming the Host, Invitation of Viewers, Introduction of Subject, Signalling Commercial Break, Host’s Address, Introduction of Guests, and Introduction of Sponsors), with the Host’s Address and Introduction of Guests realized by steps. The study also revealed that while some of these moves were obligatory, others were optional. Additionally, it was revealed that there were recursions of some moves. Further analysis revealed the linguistic resources used in each of the moves. This study has implications for scholarship on talk shows especially in sub-Saharan Africa, genre studies, pedagogy, and further research.

Background and Objectives The need exists for researchers to study the backgrounds of neurological disorders patients and how they cope with their symptoms. Patients often go unnoticed in present-day technological Ghana because of wrong knowledge and attributions. There exists a lack of knowledge, so people wrongly interpret their activities as the workings of some spiritual powers. The study's objective is to investigate the neurological disorders of Ataxia and Epilepsy in Ghana and to focus on the hereditary transmission of the diseases rather than spiritual causes. Method The study employed the convenient sampling technique and the snow bowling effect to gather the sample. In this case, we did not use the probability sampling methods in this significant research to muster the sample. The study used the clinical interview method, open-ended and structured interviews, naturalistic observation, and biographical data to accomplish its aims. These interviews took place in the hospital environments, home settings, and public/street settings of various patients. Results Patients are aware of people's attributions of these disorders to spiritual beings. There are spirits, witches, alcoholic behaviors, wizards, distant relatives, and other relationships that cause these disorders. Some of these patients agree with the genetic-biological and physical-injuries hypotheses of origin. But, they do concur that this would not change their perception and handling of their disorders. Conclusion Appropriate knowledge concerning the sources of their disorders would pave way for meaningful handling and treatment of the disorders. Was this supported in our study? On the part of the patients, we did not see any available data supporting these assertions. Patients want their disorders to be carefully treated and given important focus. They care less about the causes of their disorders whether they are genetics, injuries, or the spiritual causes they mostly alluded to in the investigations. The results of this research are more beneficial to caregivers and practitioners than patients, the latter who suffer stigmatization and lack of self-esteem, and a host of other psychological problems. These prevent them from enjoying healthy and normal lives and, coupled with humiliation, disturb their self-esteem and human dignity.

In September 2015, 194 countries adopted the sustainable development goals spearheaded by the United Nations. These 17 goals officially came into effect in January 2016 with the ultimate aim of a higher quality of life for all ("The Sustainable Development Agenda," n.d.). Sustainable development can be defined as development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Sustainable development implies development and growth in conscious ways that do not cause havoc for future generations.Human beings are the central reason for the need for sustainable development and at the same time, without humans, the agenda for sustainable development cannot be realized. Health and wellbeing comprise the third arm of the United Nations' sustainable development goals.The goals of sustainable development cannot be achieved when there is a high prevalence of encumbering illnesses (Von). Health is a significant contributor to, and an indicator of, sustainable development and its wide-reaching impact on people, societies, countries, economies and such goals as the sustainable development goals have corralled attention to this integral area. In doing so, there is an aspect of health that has not gained as much attention as the physical health related issues in Ghana and this lies in the area of mental health. Mental health can be defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community ("WHO | Mental health: a state of well-being", 2017). It comprises an individual's psychological, emotional, and social being with impacts on the way one thinks, feels and acts. The state of an individual's mental health affects how stress is handled, how relationships are managed, and the decisions that one makes. Just like physical health, mental health is important in every phase of life, from childhood to adulthood. In childhood for

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