Mental Health Issues In Nigeria

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Nigeria's National Mental Health Act 2021: any challenges …

(3 days ago) WebAlthough mental health problems are widespread in many African nations, they rarely receive the attention they merit. Stigmatisation is a prevalent factor that makes patients reluctant to seek mental health care in most African countries. As knowledge …

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

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Mental health in Nigeria: A Neglected issue in Public Health

(7 days ago) WebNigeria is also currently under multiple public health challenges as many other countries around the globe, such as COVID-19 pandemic, health and social …

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

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Mental Health Atlas 2020 Country Profile: Nigeria

(4 days ago) WebMental Health Atlas 2020 Country Profile: Nigeria; Mental Health Atlas 2020 Country Profile: Nigeria. 15 April 2022 Technical document. Download (195.3 kB) …

https://www.who.int/publications/m/item/mental-health-atlas-nga-2020-country-profile

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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 advances …

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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People living with mental disorder in Nigeria amidst …

(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’s new law shines spotlight on mental health care …

(Just Now) WebMetrics. Nigeria’s new mental health act establishes human rights protections for patients and promotes community-based care, offering a roadmap for …

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

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People, heal thyselves: Nigeria's new mental illness approach

(4 days ago) WebTwo years later, Mani is now a leading voice on mental health issues in the country, with more than 1,500 volunteers and active in 13 of Nigeria’s 36 states. Ugo is …

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/sep/25/people-heal-thyselves-nigerias-new-mental-illness-approach

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Community Psychiatry Care: An Urgent Need in Nigeria

(3 days ago) WebThe 2006 WHO-AIMS report on mental health system in Nigeria made some apt comments. It reported that “there is considerable neglect of mental health …

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

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Perceptions, attitudes and cultural understandings of …

(6 days ago) WebThere is also a dearth of secondary review studies exploring knowledge, perceptions, and attitudes towards persons with mental health disorders in Nigeria. The aim of this scoping review was to explore the …

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13674676.2020.1726883

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Impact of COVID-19 on poor mental health in children and young …

(5 days ago) WebAs COVID-19 heads into its third year, the impact on children and young people’s mental health and well-being continues to weigh heavily. According to the …

https://www.unicef.org/nigeria/press-releases/impact-covid-19-poor-mental-health-children-and-young-people-tip-iceberg-unicef

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Nigeria: People With Mental Health Conditions Chained, Abused

(Just Now) WebBan Chaining; Provide Mental Health Services. (Abuja, November 11, 2019) – Thousands of people with mental health conditions across Nigeria are chained and …

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

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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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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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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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[Nigeria] - World Health Organization

(5 days ago) WebScope of programme Programme management Functionality of programme - --- ---- --- --- --- - - --5 Output of research on mental health: The annual published research output in …

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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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Accessing Mental Health Services in Africa: Current state, efforts

(3 days ago) WebAs a result of mental health issues, 17.9 million years were lost to disability in 2015 . Over the next 30 years Abdulmalik J., Kola L., Musa E., Yasamy M.T., …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9387063/

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Mental healthcare in Nigeria - Wikipedia

(8 days ago) WebMental healthcare generally refers to services ranging from assessment, diagnosis, treatment, to counseling, dedicated to maintaining and restoring mental well being of …

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

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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 health care in the …

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

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Nigerian Mental Health

(7 days ago) WebConnecting Nigerians actively focused on advancing mental health. Nigerian Mental Health is a global community of mental health practitioners, with over 30 mental health …

https://www.nigerianmentalhealth.org/

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5 Common Mental Health Problems in Nigeria - Health Guide NG

(7 days ago) Web5 Common Mental Health Problems in Nigeria. 1. Depression. Depression is the number one mental health issue affecting Nigerians. It refers to a broad range of …

https://healthguide.ng/mental-health-problems-in-nigeria/

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