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A new era for mental health care in Nigeria - The Lancet

(3 days ago) WEBNigeria's National Mental Health Act 2021 was signed into law on Jan 5, 2023, after two decades of struggle to repeal the outdated, colonial mental health legislation. With this achievement, Nigeria joins the few African countries that have …

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpsy/article/PIIS2215-0366(23)00071-8/fulltext

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Mental health in Nigeria: A Neglected issue in Public Health

(7 days ago) WEBNigeria. Public health. Mental health policies. Mental health law. 1. Introduction. Mental health is an integral part of health and well-being, and yet it's been …

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666535221000914

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Nigeria's National Mental Health Act 2021: any challenges ahead?

(3 days ago) WEBIn 1991, Nigeria's first mental health policy was established, and its elements included promotion, advocacy, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation. In …

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(23)00345-8/fulltext

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Mental healthcare in Nigeria - Wikipedia

(8 days ago) OverviewMental health policies historyMental hospitals in NigeriaMental health crisis in NigeriaThe Nigeria's mental health legislation was tagged lunacy ordinance and was first passed in 1916. It was amended in 1958 to grants medical practitioners and magistrates the authority to detain anyone suffering from mental illness, it was renamed the lunacy Act of 1958. Nigeria's mental health policy was first formulated in 1991. Its components include advocacy, promotion, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mental_healthcare_in_Nigeria

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[Nigeria] - World Health Organization

(5 days ago) WEBPercentage of mental health research output in total research output within country 4.1% 100.0% The government’s total expenditure on mental hospitals as % of total …

https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/mental-health/mental-health-atlas-2020-country-profiles/nga.pdf?sfvrsn=7008f5f3_7&download=true

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Mental health in Nigeria: A Neglected issue in Public Health

(3 days ago) WEBIn Nigeria, the disparity between available healthcare services and need for mental health services is palpable. Although, the country has made significant …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9461161/

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Implementation of the Nigerian Mental Health Act 2021

(3 days ago) WEBThe purpose of mental health legislation is to protect and promote the rights of people with mental disorders in both community and institutional settings while …

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpsy/article/PIIS2215-0366(23)00261-4/fulltext

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Nigeria’s new law shines spotlight on mental health care in Africa

(Just Now) WEBThe law was Nigeria’s first mental health reform since its independence in 1960, with attempts to revise the law in 2003 and 2013 having failed. In the past, …

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-023-02536-9

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People living with mental disorder in Nigeria amidst COVID‐19

(3 days ago) WEB2. STATE OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH MENTAL DISORDER IN NIGERIA. Mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety are highly rampant in low‐ and …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9015638/

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Nigeria: People With Mental Health Conditions …

(Just Now) WEBBan Chaining; Provide Mental Health Services. (Abuja, November 11, 2019) – Thousands of people with mental health conditions across Nigeria are chained and locked up in various facilities where

https://www.hrw.org/news/2019/11/11/nigeria-people-mental-health-conditions-chained-abused

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Community Psychiatry Care: An Urgent Need in Nigeria - PMC

(3 days ago) WEBNigeria’s mental health policy was formulated in 1991, but it did not make adequate provision for community-based psychiatric care. Since there are only seven …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8148654/

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WHO-AIMS Report on Mental Health System in Nigeria

(3 days ago) WEBWHO MiNDbank is a database of resources covering mental health, substance abuse, disability, general health, human rights and development. WHO-AIMS Report on …

https://extranet.who.int/mindbank/item/1303

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Young Nigerians are tackling the stigma of mental health

(5 days ago) WEBA culture of silence. The stigma surrounding mental health in Nigeria is sustained by a culture of silence and outdated portrayals in local media, says Dr. Umar …

https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Africa/2022/0510/Young-Nigerians-are-tackling-the-stigma-of-mental-health

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Nigerian Mental Health

(7 days ago) WEBNigerian Mental Health is a global community of mental health practitioners, with over 30 mental health organizations as members, actively leading efforts to improve …

https://www.nigerianmentalhealth.org/

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Mind Matters: Addressing the Mental Health Crisis in Nigeria

(4 days ago) WEBThe recent economic downturn has exacerbated the situation, leading to a distressing increase in mental health-related challenges, especially among the youth. …

https://www.nas-int.org/mind-matters-addressing-the-mental-health-crisis-in-nigeria/

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Mental Health in Nigeria Survey - Africa Polling Institute

(1 days ago) WEBThe survey was conducted by Africa Polling Institute (API) in collaboration with EpiAFRIC as a contribution by both organizations towards creating awareness on …

https://africapolling.org/2020/01/13/mental-health-in-nigeria-survey-report-2020/

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Nigeria has a mental health problem Health Al Jazeera

(9 days ago) WEBNigeria has a mental health problem. One in four Nigerians suffers from mental illness, but help is hampered by tight budgets and a lack of skilled staff. Among …

https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2019/10/2/nigeria-has-a-mental-health-problem

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The time is now: reforming Nigeria's outdated mental health laws

(3 days ago) WEBOn Feb 19, 2020, the Nigerian Senate held a public hearing for the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Bill. If passed, the Bill would allow for much needed budgetary …

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/langlo/article/PIIS2214-109X(20)30302-8/fulltext

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Mentally Aware Nigeria Initiative (MANI) MHIN

(1 days ago) WEBMANI is proud to be the largest youth Mental Health network in West Africa with over 1,500 active youth volunteers across 18 Chapters in 18 out of 36 states in Nigeria. MANI is …

https://www.mhinnovation.net/organisations/mentally-aware-nigeria-initiative-mani

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Mental Health Publication - Africa Polling Institute

(5 days ago) WEBMental health is the foundation for individual well-being and the e˛ective functioning of a community; however, it is not getting the attention it deserves as it is neglected in Nigeria and globally. Mental ill health has a great e˛ect on society, it also a˛ects an individual’s productivity and causes reduced health-related quality of life.

https://africapolling.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Mental-Health-in-Nigeria-Survey-Report.pdf

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Mental health: NGOs, actors against criminalising suicide in …

(8 days ago) WEBNon-governmental organisations, mental health actors and advocates have launched a campaign to decriminalise suicide in Nigeria, saying it should not be a …

https://blueprint.ng/mental-health-ngos-actors-against-criminalising-suicide-in-nigeria/

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Mental health system governance in Nigeria: challenges, …

(3 days ago) WEBThe mental health policy of Nigeria is based on the principles of social justice and equity. Other principles include guaranteeing the rights of persons with …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5314752/

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Stakeholders meet to tackle Mental Health Challenges in Kwara State

(4 days ago) WEBFrom LAYI OLANREWAJU, Ilorin In a bid to address the pressing issue of mental health care in Nigeria, stakeholders gathered at an event themed “Breaking …

https://sunnewsonline.com/stakeholders-meet-to-tackle-mental-health-challenges-in-kwara-state/

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Emotional & mental health consciousn­ess in driving a culture of …

(1 days ago) WEBThe Guardian (Nigeria) Emotional & mental health consciousn­ess in driving a culture of peak performanc­e 2024-05-07 - TEN Warning Signs A Leader’s Emotional & …

https://www.pressreader.com/nigeria/the-guardian-nigeria/20240507/281852943655517

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New legislation to overhaul mental health care in Nigeria

(3 days ago) WEBMental health practitioners have welcomed Nigeria's new mental health law, signed by President Muhammadu Buhari on Jan 5. In a huge change to mental …

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(23)00165-4/fulltext

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Minister advocates benefits of Arts therapy for health, well-being

(8 days ago) WEBIn a virtual presentation to flag-off the National Arts in Health Week 2024 holding in Lagos, Musawa emphasized the transformative power of arts in promoting physical, emotional, …

https://www.msn.com/en-xl/africa/nigeria/minister-advocates-benefits-of-arts-therapy-for-health-well-being/ar-BB1lVoyM

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Mental health system governance in Nigeria: challenges, …

(Just Now) WEBThe mental health policy of Nigeria is based on the principles of social justice and equity. Other principles include guaranteeing the rights of persons with …

https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/global-mental-health/article/mental-health-system-governance-in-nigeria-challenges-opportunities-and-strategies-for-improvement/83A75BDE8829B48BBAE487758C1AC1A1

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