Mental health
9 Nov
The Mind Management Foundation, a non-governmental organisation, has called on the government, corporate bodies, health stakeholders, and members of the public to pay urgent attention to mental health.
5 Nov
The Convener, Healing Him & Her, Murielle Michel, has said if employers care about their employees, they will be concerned about their mental health. Michel said this, yesterday, in Lagos, during a mental health training programme. Michel said: “Mental health is so important, and the truth is, if we don’t start prioritsing our mental health,…
12 Oct 2023
On the World Mental Health Day held on October 10, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and World Health Organisation (WHO) have reaffirmed their commitment to support member-states and partners across the region to ensure that “Mental Health is a Universal Human Right,” the theme for this year’s commemoration.
11 Oct 2023
Head, Department of Mental Health, University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Dr. Ehigiator Adayonfo, yesterday, blamed prevailing socio-economic circumstances for the surge in the phenomenon nationwide.
10 Oct 2023
Following the increase in attempted suicide, and to raise awareness on its prevention, The Asido Foundation at its Interactive Monthly Community Engagement (IMCE) Series called for collective action on mental health issues. At its virtual event to mark World Suicide Prevention Day themed “Creating Hope Through Action,” the conference brought together insightful speakers that held…
12 Sep 2023
Sir: In the realm of health and wellness, mental health is often an overlooked aspect. While physical fitness and nutrition receive a significant amount of attention, mental well-being tends to be stigmatised and ignored. It’s time we break the stigma surrounding mental health and acknowledge its importance as a vital component of overall well-being. First…
10 Sep 2023
The President of the Rotary Club of Abuja Maitama, Rtn. Ijeoma Joyce Agwu, yesterday, asked Nigerians to pay attention to their mental health to halt the increasing rate of suicide in the country.
30 Aug 2023
A mental health advocate, Mr Anegbode Odion, has cautioned the youth to desist from drug abuse in the interest of their mental health. Odion, the Vice-President of Heritage Advancement Forum (HAF), gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Lagos. He warned that youths should stop abusing…
21 Aug 2023
Experts have frowned on the discrimination against persons with mental health challenges; hence, they tasked journalists on responsible reporting of such issues.
27 Jun 2023
British Singer Lewis Capaldi has expressed his heartfelt gratitude to fans, while he continues to focus on his mental health. The British singer who has topped the UK charts, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Glastonbury crowd for their support during his last performance, where he faced challenges due to his Tourette's syndrome. As a headliner…
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