The National human rights Commission (NHRC) has called for a holistic approach to address mental health in Nigeria. Mr Tony Ojukwu, SAN, made this call in Abuja on Friday, at…
A non-governmental organisation, Origami Society Nigeria, has on the occasion of the 2022 World Mental Health Day, advocated the prioritisation of mental health support for all, especially for people with…
Prof. Taiwo Obindo, President, Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria (APN), says that more than 60 million Nigerians suffer from mental issues. Obindo, who is also the Chairman, Faculty of Psychiatry,…
Given the circumstances surrounding the global pandemic since March 2020, learners with disabilities in developing countries such as Nigeria have been excluded from educational resources as opposed to their non-disabled…
A 62-year-old herbalist, Godwin Sanda, alleged of raping a 14-year-old girl with mental disorder, has been arrested by the police. The accused, who hails from Zangun community in the Numan…
Agency report Kano State Government has distributed food items and cows to Persons Living with Disabilities (PWDs) and 13 rehabilitation centres for persons with mental disability in the state. The…
Delta map By Matthew Ochei A youth in his early 20s, Chukwunonso Odo, has been stabbed to death by a man with mental disability, Wisdom Solomon, in Asaba, Delta State.…
mental health Mr Tobias John, a public health expert, on Friday warned that malaria might lead to Common Mental Disorders (CMDs) if left untreated. John, who is the Northeast Zonal…
By Damilare Famuyiwa Ameerah Safiyanu, a Twitter user who falsely claimed to have been kidnapped, alongside 16 others by gunmen of Fulani and Yoruba ethnicities, in Abuja, has been mandated…
Actress Ada Ameh has cried out following legal suit slammed against her for a job she couldn’t execute due to her ill mental state at the time. ‘The Johnson’ star…
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Mental heath condition: Neuro-psychiatrist prescribes massive awareness campaign against stigmatisation
A Consultant Neuro-psychiatrist, Dr Maymunah Kadiri, has recommended massive education and awareness campaigns on mental health to curb the stigmatisation associated with mental health conditions in the Nigeria. Kadiri, also…
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities in collaboration with other stakeholders have called for speedy assent to the Mental and Psychosocial Health bill to address the increasing cases of…
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Mental Health: Commission to partner ‘She Writes Woman’ on psychosocial disability
Mr James Lalu, the Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), says it is ready to partner with ‘She Writes Woman Initiative’ to address psychosocial disability…
The House of Representatives has resolved to address the rising cases of mental health in the country.This followed the adoption of a motion by Rep. Uchechuku Nnam-Obi (PDP-Rivers) on Thursday…
Nosa Alekhuogie Nigerian creators made the country proud as they became the only participating African nation in a 24-hour Global Mental Health Awareness Day event on the social audio app,…