Rising poverty, unemployment, and inflation push many Nigerians to the brink, urging urgent mental health and legal reforms.
Nigeria’s worsening economy is deeply impacting mental health, with rising suicide and depression rates. Experts say economic hardship, poverty, and poor living conditions drive frustration and despair, especially among youth. They call for decriminalizing suicide attempts, improving mental health access, and government action to alleviate poverty. Survivors and advocates stress hope, support, and awareness as vital to saving lives.
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