Depression

In observance of the 2024 World Mental Health Day, the Anambra State Government has intensified awareness campaigns to combat depression and substance abuse among residents. READ ALSO:World Mental Health Day: WHO Calls for…

As part of activities to mark 2024 World Mental Health Day Celebration, the Anambra State Government has intensified awareness campaign to curtailed depression among residents in the state. READ ALSO:World Mental Health Day:…

According to Dr Akin Gabriel, a Clinical Psychologist at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Yaba, Lagos, says about 4 out of 10 Nigerian women are depressed. READ ALSO: Loneliness may increase cardiovascular disease risk- Experts…

A Nigerian consultant psychiatrist has warned against untreated depression in children saying it can lead to organ damage. The expert who is also the  Provost and Medical Director of Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta,…

The World Health Organisation -WHO says the COVID-19 pandemic has triggered 25 per cent increase in anxiety and depression globally in the first year of the pandemic. The global health agency’s new report suggested that the greatest…

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) says not less than 1 in 6 young Nigerians aged 15-24 often feel depressed or have little interest in doing things, or are worried, nervous or anxious as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. READ…