The President of the Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria (APN), Prof. Taiwo Obindo has emphasised the importance of resilience and positive stress management for Nigerians to cope with the nation’s challenges.
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Some mental health experts have called on the Federal Government to work towards the swift implementation of the National Mental Health Act to ensure the well-being of individuals and society.
AXA Mansard Insurance says its recent Mind Health Report revealed that 44 per cent of young adults currently suffer from mental condition.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has unveiled new guidance to help countries reform and strengthen their mental health policies and systems.
A psychologist, Prof. Remi Alarape, has advised individuals with suicidal tendencies to seek professional help rather than resort to suicide.
A Consultant Psychiatrist, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital Bauchi (ATBTH-TH), Dr Fawaz Babandi has advocated integration of mental health services in hospitals to check the spate of domestic violence.
As Nigeria battles to manage the growing mental health challenges among the people, the Media Mentor’s Network has organized a training workshop aimed at equipping media professionals with strategies to protect their mental health as they carry out their daily activities.
A Consultant Neuropsychiatrist, Dr Maymunah Kadiri on Sunday blamed the rising incidents of depression, suicide and some other mental health conditions on social media innovation.
A Consultant Neuropsychiatrist, Dr Maymunah Kadiri, on Tuesday decried the poor attitude of the public toward their mental health, urging them to embrace regular mental health evaluation.
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