ASHENEWS reports that the Catholic Diocese of Minna has advocated for the provision of psycho-social support to victims of banditry in the state.
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The Federal Government inaugurated two policy documents and a National Mental Health Technical Working Group to reduce the prevalence of suicide and mental health conditions in the country.
A consultant neuropsychiatrist, Dr. Maymunah Kadiri, called on the government at all levels on Tuesday to pay attention to the mental health of citizens.
Lagos state government has charged the male gender to break the culture of silence and always speak up, so as to curb suicidal tendencies
National president of the Nigerian Association of Clinical Psychologists (NACP) Professor Gboyega Abikoye has urged the federal government to pay more attention to the mental health issues in the country to curtail the rising cases of addictive behaviour due to abuse of substances among Nigerians.
A Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), Action Health Incorporated (AHI), has stressed the need to break the silence and converse on the impact of mental health conditions, especially among young people.
Nigerians have been enjoined to guard their mental health as the looming hardship in the country may have adverse effects on their well-being.
Popular media personality and host of Big Brother Naija reality show, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, has revealed the year that “destroyed” his mental health the most.
A Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr Olufemi Oluwatayo says many Nigerians cannot access mental health services owing to high cost of care.
Prof. Taiwo Obindo, President, Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria (APN), says the association will facilitate the establishment of mental health department in the Federal Ministry of Health.