Tag: Mental health

After over ten years of listening, one thing became increasingly clear: psychological distress in Nigeria rarely exists in isolation. It ...

The platform, developed by advocacy organisation Nigerian Mental Health (NMH), aims to independently monitor implementation of Nigeria’s mental health laws ...

The report showed that nearly 50 per cent of callers were from the South-West, particularly Lagos State

Drawing from his engagement with young people through the SereniMind initiative, Mr Oyenuga said stigma and fear of judgement continue ...

Ms Ibrahim emphasised that the challenges might eventually lead to suicidal ideations, low self-esteem, poor sleep, reduced attention, memory impairment ...

Non communicable diseases remain among the leading causes of death globally, while mental health conditions affect more than one billion ...

Brain and mental health awareness is not simply a health issue, but it is a matter of dignity and human ...

If Aisha’s story teaches us anything, it is that pain ignored is pain multiplied. Until we face this crisis head-on, ...

WHO estimates that nearly 62 million people worldwide, about one in every 127 people, live with autism spectrum disorder

Denmark, it said, achieved the largest improvements for both sexes, while countries such as China, Egypt, Nigeria, Russia, and Brazil ...

OpenAI's decision followed health concerns and a lawsuit by parents whose teen allegedly committed suicide after consulting ChatGPT

The global health body described suicide as a devastating outcome of mental health conditions, which claimed an estimated 727,000 lives ...

The immediate and long-term consequences of actions that steer a society towards moral decadence cuts across every domain of its ...

Mr Afolabi maintained that these challenges have led to increased cases of burnout, anxiety and depression among medical practitioners.

According to the organisation, the newly launched directory seeks to address existing gap by listing verified, physical centres and the ...

Ms Ojeahere said it typically occurs two to eight weeks after giving birth, but can last up to a year ...

She said other symptoms include sleep disturbance, appetite changes, feelings of worthlessness, difficulty concentrating, and in some cases, suicidal thoughts.

The statement noted that, in some countries, up to 90 per cent of individuals with severe mental health conditions received ...

Addressing the GBV problem in Nigeria calls for increased efforts across the board. There is, therefore, an urgent need for ...

WHO said over 75 per cent of people in low-income countries and 50 per cent in middle-income countries cannot access ...

“...Yes, without compromising my family, I have found myself doing things I am not proud of today.’’

It is important to state that I do not equate “no gree for anybody” with aggression/irritability or anger in all ...

Mr Pate said mental health is an integral part of health

The group said individuals who attempt suicide need compassionate, evidence-based mental health support, not jail.

The author embarked on her literary odyssey, publishing her first two books, ' Concealed’ and ‘Chidubem: The Child of Destiny,’ ...