Group seeks mental health inclusion in NHIA
By Agency The Citizens Advocacy Group on Mental Health Nigeria has called for the inclusion of mental health care into services covered by the National […]
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Children taking energy drinks at risk of cardiovascular, mental health challenges- Experts
Can Drinks. Image source: Cleveland Clinic Sodiq Ojuroungbe Medical experts have warned parents not to allow their children to consume energy drinks, as it may […]
EU to support mental health initiatives with €1.23bn
The European Commission says it will support various mental health initiatives across the globe with 1.23bn euros, which is approximately 1.32bn U.S. dollars. The commission […]
Unemployment, insecurity exacerbating Nigeria’s mental health issues – Scholar
The Head, Department of International Relations and Diplomacy, Chrisland University, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Dr. Olakunle Olawunmi, has blamed increasing mental health issues among Nigerians on […]
Prioritise mental health in schools, support students’ well-being – NGO
The President of Mandate Health Empowerment Initiative, Mr. Zion Abba, has called on the government at all levels to prioritise mental health in schools across […]
Stop stereotypes, focus on boy child mental development – NGO
A Non-Governmental Organisation, Hope for Second Chance Foundation has advised parents to stop stereotypes against the boy-child and focus on their mental health and development. […]
Ganduje promises to end drug abuse in Kano, reduce mental health issues
The Kano State Government says it is committed to ending the pervasive abuse of drugs by residents. The State Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, said this […]
NGO takes mental health exposition, promotion to university community
The Women’s Friendly Initiative, a Non-Governmental Organisation, has engaged the University of Ilorin community ahead of the flag-off of its Collaborative Action for Mental Health […]
Address mental, psychosocial challenges faced by health professional – WMA
Lara Adejoro, Abuja The President of the World Medical Association, Dr. Osahon Enabulele has called on all tiers of government and managers of health systems […]
Non governmental initiatives in mental health advocacy
Adeoye Oyewole Africa was a beautiful, highly organised, and well-administered society within the purview of understanding our forefathers before the colonial masters came. We had […]