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Tag "Mental Health"
12.7% of African adolescents lonely, face mental challenges – Babcock VC
The Vice Chancellor, Babcock University, Ilishan Remo, Ogun State, Prof. Ademola Tayo, has said despite the booming population of African countries, about 12.7 percent of the population are suffering from
Mental Health Bill: Network commends FG
The Founder, Nigerian Mental Health Network, Mr. Chime Asonye, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for signing the National Mental Health Bill 2021, into law. He, however, urged incoming administrations to
Health Minister tasks military on mental health awareness
The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire has urged the military to increase awareness on mental health among its personnel toward addressing impact of post-trauma and stress disorder among troops.
Mental Health: 1 in 4 Lagosians struggles with clinically diagnosable mood disorders – Sanwo-Olu
State to create strong network of operations with private sector to curb menace The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, decried the growing scourge of poor mental health
UNICEF warns on impact of COVID-19 on children’s mental health
Says 1 in 6 young Nigerians aged 15-24 often feel depressed or have little interest in doing things Children and young people could feel the impact of COVID-19 on their
Stop self-stigmatisation – Psychiatrist charges people managing mental illness
Medical Director and Psychiatrist-in-Chief, Pinnacle Medical Services, Dr Maymunah Kadiri, has charged Nigerians managing mental health to stop self stigmatisation, saying it does more harm than societal stigmatisation. Speaking at
Depression tops list of ill health causes, new WHO estimates reveal
Over 300 million people now living with depression worldwide DG calls for re-think on countries’ approach to mental health Depression increases risk of substance use disorders, diabetes, heart disease etc GENEVA
HEWAN holds Symposium on mental health
Eminent Psychiatrist Dr. Richard Adebayo is expected to lead discussions at the 7th annual symposium of the Health Writers Association of Nigeria (HEWAN) which kicks off on Friday. A statement