Tag: #EndStigma
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PSYCHIATRIST URGES NHIA TO INCLUDE MENTAL HEALTH IN INSURANCE COVERAGE
Prof. Taiwo Obindo, President of the Association of Psychiatrists of Nigeria, called on the National Health Insurance Authority to include mental health diagnoses and treatments in its benefit package. Ahead of World Mental Health Day, he stressed this would reduce out-of-pocket costs and improve access. Obindo also advocated for mental health integration into primary healthcare,…
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NIGERIA’S ECONOMIC CRISIS FUELS MENTAL HEALTH EMERGENCY AND SUICIDE RISK
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…
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WORLD HEALTH ORG: 720,000+ DIE BY SUICIDE ANNUALLY, URGES SHIFT IN NARRATIVE
WHO calls for ending stigma and boosting mental health support to save lives worldwide. WHO reports over 720,000 suicides yearly, with most occurring in low- and middle-income countries. Suicide is the third leading cause of death among 15–29-year-olds, driven by crises, mental health issues, and social isolation. Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus urges breaking silence, fostering empathy,…
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SENATOR URGES URGENT LAW TO TACKLE RISING SUICIDE IN NIGERIA
With 16,000 annual deaths, Nigeria faces a suicide crisis demanding swift legislative action, says Sen. Ekpenyong. Sen. Asuquo Ekpenyong calls for fast-tracking the Suicide Prevention Bill to decriminalize attempted suicide and improve mental health support. Speaking with advocates, he stresses the need for government focus on education and sensitisation. Experts warn delay costs lives, with…
