A psychiatrist with the Federal Neuro-psychiatric Hospital Yaba, Lagos, has advocated increased awareness on mental health as an antidote to…
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The Leprosy Mission, Nigeria (TLMN), has inaugurated ‘Wellness Connect’, a toll-free Call Centre dedicated to providing psychosocial support services for individuals to help address mental health issues across the country.
As economic hardship persists in the country, a mental health expert, Dr Salau Abiola, has canvassed the need for adequate control and management of feelings/emotions to avert adverse effects of mental depression among Nigerians.
A Consultant Psychiatrist and President of the Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria (APN), Dr. Taiwo Obindo has cautioned that the…
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.
The Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital Barnawa Kaduna said it has created a toxicology ward to address mental health issues in the state.
The Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital in Barnawa, Kaduna, has entered into a partnership with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) to…
Positive reports are being expected in the mental health subsector in 2024, says Dr Taiwo Obindo, the President of Association of Psychiatrists of Nigeria (APN).
Mental health is a crucial aspect of overall well-being, encompassing emotional stability, resilience, and the ability to effectively navigate life’s challenges. Unfortunately, mental health conditions are prevalent worldwide, affecting approximately one in eight individuals, with depression being a leading cause of disability, particularly among adolescents. Despite the widespread impact of mental health issues, many individuals still do not receive adequate support and services.
Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) and Nuga Best International, a non-governmental organization (NGO), have promised to strengthen the rehabilitation and mental health of inmates.