Mental health

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…

A Clinical psychologist, Dr Adedotun Ajiboye, has urged communities nationwide to prioritise adolescent mental health, highlighting it as a major health concern. Ajiboye, who works with the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital,…

The wife of Anambra State governor, Mrs Nonye Soludo, has solicited support for people going through mental health challenges, stating that they should be supported and helped to beat the condition and not stigmatized. READ ALSO: Group…

The Sokoto State Government, in collaboration with an NGO, Plan International, funded by Global Affairs Canada, on Saturday rolled-out a toll-free helpline for mental health and Psycho-social support targeted at adolescents in the state.…

Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture has called for a proactive measure as well as increase in the awareness on mental health among its staff members. At a two-day Management Retreat held at the Orchid Hotels in Lekki area of the state,…

A mental health advocate, Mrs Veronica Ezeh, has called for a holistic approach to reverse increasing cases of substance use and drug abuse in Nigeria. Ezeh, the Chief Executive Officer, Adicare Rehabilitation Home. The NGO made the call in…

A psychiatrist has urged Nigerians to adequately be in control and manage their emotions and feelings to avert the adverse effects of depression. READ ALSO: NGO calls for inclusion of mental health education in schools Dr Stephen…

Medical Director, Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Yaba, Lagos, Dr Olugbenga Owoeye, has advised Nigerians to take care of their mental health, saying if it is destroyed, a lot of efforts would be needed to fix it. READ ALSO: Lagos…

Following the challenge of rising cases of mental health in Nigeria, the House of Representatives has inaugurated a standing committee to address the challenge. Known as Committee on Specialty Healthcare, the Committee is chaired by Hon…

A Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr Jibril Abdulmalik, has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to intensify efforts toward addressing the determinants/factors that were worsening mental health conditions in Nigeria. READ ALSO: Group…