Tag: #MentalHealthNigeria
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CONFLICT REPORTERS URGED TO PRIORITISE MENTAL HEALTH THROUGH SELF-CARE
Mental health expert Chioma Onyemobi called on conflict reporters to actively guard their mental well-being as they cover wars, insurgencies, and political unrest. At the HumAngle Fellowship for Reporting Conflict and Missing Persons in Abuja, Onyemobi emphasized that self-care is essential due to the immense psychological stress conflict reporters face from exposure to trauma and…
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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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MENTAL HEALTH CARE IN NIGERIA AT RISK WITHOUT FUNDING AND FULL POLICY IMPLEMENTATION
Experts warn millions may lack mental health support unless Nigeria commits budget and reforms now. At the National Health Financing Policy Dialogue, experts emphasized the urgent need for dedicated funding and full rollout of the National Mental Health Act. Prof. Taiwo Sheikh lamented the absence of a mental health budget, while advocates called for a…
