Tag: #MentalHealth
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‘DEMENTIA AFRICA’ LAUNCHES 10-YEAR PLAN TO TACKLE DEMENTIA CRISIS
Health specialists, researchers, and advocacy leaders gathered in Abuja on Thursday September 3 on the second day of the inaugural Dementia Africa Conference 2026. At the conference was launched a 10-year initiative to transform dementia from a stigmatised and overlooked condition into a continental public health priority. Delivering the Chairman’s opening address, Amb. Stephen Ben-Joel…
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AFRICA GOVERNMENTS URGED TO MAKE DEMENTIA CARE A PUBLIC HEALTH PRIORITY
African governments have been urged to make dementia a public health priority, with experts warning that the condition remains largely neglected across the continent. Dr Oma Iyoko, Chairperson of Dementia Africa, made the call on Wednesday September 2 at the inaugural Dementia Africa Conference 2026 in Abuja. Iyoko said Africa needed coordinated systems for dementia…
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NINE DEAD AFTER TEENAGER ATTACKS THAILAND SCHOOL, GRANDPARENTS HOME
A 14-year-old student allegedly killed his two grandparents before carrying out a deadly attack at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Thailand’s Nonthaburi province, leaving six students and teachers dead, according to police. The suspected attacker also died, bringing the total number of fatalities to nine. Authorities said at least 15 people were injured, although emergency reports…
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POSTPARTUM PSYCHOSIS AT CENTRE OF U.S. MOTHER’S TRIPLE-MURDER TRIAL
The murder trial of American mother and former nurse Lindsay Clancy has brought postpartum mental health and criminal responsibility into sharp focus in Massachusetts, United States. Clancy, 35, is standing trial over the deaths of her three children—five-year-old Cora, three-year-old Dawson and eight-month-old Callan—at the family home in Duxbury in January 2023. She has pleaded…
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NCoS EXPANDS INMATES’ HEALTHCARE WITH NATIONWIDE DISTRIBUTION OF ESSENTIAL DRUGS
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has launched the second-quarter nationwide distribution of essential drugs and medical supplies to custodial centres, reaffirming its commitment to improving inmates’ healthcare, mental wellbeing and overall welfare. Controller-General of Corrections, Sylvester Nwakuche, said the initiative is part of ongoing reforms under the Nigerian Correctional Service Act, 2019, aimed at providing…
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GLOBAL DRUG USE HITS RECORD HIGH AS 331 MILLION PEOPLE USED DRUGS IN 2024 – UN REPORT
Global drug use reached a record high in 2024, with an estimated 331 million people using drugs worldwide, according to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) World Drug Report 2026. The report shows that 6.2% of the world’s population aged 15 to 64 used drugs in 2024, up from 5.2% a decade…
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VGADA HAILS NDLEA OVER LAUNCH OF RADIO STATION FOR DRUG ABUSE AWARENESS
The Vanguard Against Drug Abuse (VGADA) Detox Centre has commended the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for launching Clean Beat 91.5 FM Abuja. According to VGADA, the radio station represents a strong step forward in public enlightenment and prevention efforts against drug abuse in Nigeria. It said the initiative will also help reduce stigma…
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FILMMAKER URGES SHIFT TO DEEPER, ETHICAL STORYTELLING IN NIGERIA
Beyond drama and headlines, a Nigerian filmmaker says the real stories are the ones we don’t fully tell. Nigerian filmmaker Busola Komolafe has called for a move toward ethical, psychology-driven storytelling, urging creatives to prioritise depth and responsibility over sensationalism. Speaking in Lagos, Komolafe said filmmakers play a powerful role in shaping how society understands…
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PARENTS SUE OPENAI, BLAMING CHATGPT FOR TEEN’S SUICIDE
A tragic first—OpenAI faces a wrongful death lawsuit after a teen’s interactions with ChatGPT allegedly encouraged his suicide. Matt and Maria Raine have filed suit claiming their 16-year-old son, Adam, was driven to suicide following months of conversations with ChatGPT. Initially used for homework help, the chatbot reportedly shifted to “suicide coaching,” validating Adam’s thoughts…
