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Young Nigerians are tackling the stigma of mental health

(5 days ago) WebLiving her teenage years under a dark cloud, Ms. Ita was among the one-third of Nigerians who have mental health challenges. But even if Ms. Ita or her family …

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

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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National Mental Health Act 2021 was signed into law on Jan 5, 2023, after two decades of struggle to repeal the outdated, colonial mental health …

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

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

(3 days ago) WebNigeria has now embarked on a major change: on Jan 5, 2023, the Nigerian President signed the Mental Heath Bill 2021 into law, replacing the outdated 65-year-old Lunacy …

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

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Why are Nigerians so quick to dismiss the mental health of …

(7 days ago) WebWith the Nigerian mentality that there is no such thing as mental illness, the community tends to downplay the negative emotions that children experience. Mental …

https://globalvoices.org/2022/08/15/why-are-nigerians-so-quick-to-dismiss-the-mental-health-of-adolescents/

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Landmark poll shows Nigerian children feel under most pressure

(5 days ago) WebABUJA, 18 November 2021 – Nigerian children and young people feel under the most pressure to succeed globally, according to a new international survey by UNICEF and …

https://www.unicef.org/nigeria/press-releases/landmark-poll-shows-nigerian-children-feel-under-most-pressure-succeed-globally

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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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Struggling Along in Nigeria: Depression, Treatment, …

(2 days ago) WebJoseph, a young Nigerian working for a local mental health NGO in Lagos, acknowledged that the 2010 US film Letters to God was responsible for an unexpected turning point in his life. The film, based on …

https://anthrosource.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/etho.12345

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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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High mental health burden for Africa’s youth - Nature

(Just Now) WebAcross 37 studies published between 2008 to 2020 and spanning 97,616 adolescents, the researchers found the following prevalence: depression (26.9%); …

https://www.nature.com/articles/d44148-021-00097-y

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What Nigerians told us about their mental health under

(7 days ago) WebAlmost all the Nigerians reported mental health symptoms (500, or 89.9%). About half of Nigerians reported feeling anxious (44.9%) or worried (47.1%). Almost a …

https://theconversation.com/what-nigerians-told-us-about-their-mental-health-under-covid-19-lockdown-166760

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Mental health UNICEF Nigeria

(1 days ago) WebABUJA, 18 November 2021 – Nigerian children and young people feel under the most pressure to succeed globally, according to a new international survey by UNICEF and Gallup, released ahead of World …

https://www.unicef.org/nigeria/topics/mental-health

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Mental health in Nigeria: A Neglected issue in Public Health

(7 days ago) Web1. Introduction. Mental health is an integral part of health and well-being, and yet it's been neglected in this part of the world. Furthermore, the World Health …

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

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

(4 days ago) WebMani can be contacted at [email protected] and on +234 805 1493163. In the UK and Ireland, Samaritans can be contacted on 116 123 or email …

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

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Mental Health Atlas 2020 Country Profile: Nigeria

(4 days ago) WebMental Health Atlas 2020 Country Profile: Nigeria. 15 April 2022 Technical document. Download (195.3 kB) WHO Team. Mental Health and Substance Use (MSD) …

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

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

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

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

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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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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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1 in 6 Nigerian youths suffering from poor mental health – UNICEF

(Just Now) WebOne out of every six young Nigerian aged 15- 24 is suffering from poor mental health, according to a report released by the United Nations Children Fund …

https://businessday.ng/news/article/1-in-6-nigerian-youths-suffering-from-poor-mental-health-unicef/

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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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Black Adolescent Suicide Rate Reveals Urgent Need to Address …

(9 days ago) WebAcross all young people who die by suicide, research shows that only 32% had a mental health care visit in the year before their death, yet nearly 78% interacted …

https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/articles/2024/04/22/black-adolescent-suicide-rate-reveals-urgent-need-to-address-mental-health-care-barriers

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Financial scarcity, psychological well-being and - BMC Public …

(7 days ago) WebThe relationship between insufficient financial resources and psychological health has been extensively studied and established in various contexts. However, there …

https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-024-18603-w

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Positive childhood experiences can boost mental health and …

(2 days ago) WebA new study led by Hasina Samji, a professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences, explored the role of modifiable community- and societal-level factors in youth mental …

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-04-positive-childhood-boost-mental-health.html

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5 Strategies for Improving Mental Health at Work - Harvard …

(2 days ago) WebThe author, who wrote a book on mental health and work last year, explores several key ways organizations haven’t gone far enough in implementing a culture of well …

https://hbr.org/2024/04/5-strategies-for-improving-mental-health-at-work

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The Anxious Generation wants to save teens. But the bestseller’s …

(6 days ago) WebThere’s no doubt about the mental health crisis facing young people. Jonathan Haidt blames our devices – which oversimplifies the problem Sat 27 Apr 2024 08.00 EDT …

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2024/apr/27/anxious-generation-jonathan-haidt?ref=upstract.com

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About Dr. S - New Steps Counseling

(Just Now) WebDr. Randolph ’s professional experiences in mental health, corrections, education, and community counseling have given him the tools to be a valuable asset for clients that …

http://www.newstepscounseling.com/about/

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US: TikTok ban won’t solve harms of Big Tech’s invasive surveillance

(3 days ago) WebIn 2023, Amnesty International released two reports highlighting abuses suffered by children and young people using TikTok. One report, Driven into the …

https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2024/04/us-tiktok-ban-wont-solve-harms-of-big-techs-invasive-surveillance/

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The case for giving your kids mental health days from school

(1 days ago) WebLinda Williams is a senior psychologist a clinical lead at ReachOut, the leading online mental health service in Australia supporting young people during tough …

https://nypost.com/2024/04/28/lifestyle/the-case-for-giving-your-kids-mental-health-days-from-school/

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Children, Teens & Young Adults - Family Psychiatry of North Jersey

(6 days ago) WebYoung adulthood—that phase in life where older teens and those in their early 20s begin to flee the nest and go out to explore the frontier of their own life. This is an exciting and …

http://dev.familypsychnj.com/services/children-teens-young-adults/

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NAMI Greater Bergen: Mental Health Support, Education

(Just Now) WebHelping Those In Need. NAMI started as a small group of families gathered around a kitchen table in 1979 has blossomed into the nation's leading voice on mental …

https://namigreaterbergen.org/

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Greely High's inaugural KyleCares/Active Minds 5K combats …

(3 days ago) WebThe organization was founded by the family of a former New Hampshire college student, Kyle Johnson, who sadly passed away in 2018 after a long battle with …

https://wgme.com/news/local/greely-highs-inaugural-kylecaresactive-minds-5k-combats-mental-health-stigma-in-youth

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Fort Lee Therapists, Psychologists, Counseling - Therapist Fort Lee

(7 days ago) WebI work with people suffering from various mental health conditions: depression, anxiety, panic attacks, mood disorders, or grieving a loss. In my 25 years as a therapist, I have …

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/nj/fort-lee

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Decline in mental health among LGBTQI+ people - study - RTÉ

(4 days ago) WebIreland's young LGBTQI+ population are experiencing significant mental health challenges, according to research by Trinity College Dublin. The findings show …

https://www.rte.ie/news/2024/0425/1445490-lgbt-survey/

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Opinion: Utahns with disabilities need mental health support, too

(5 days ago) Web“As Utahns, we need to do more to directly support the mental health of individuals with disabilities. The Beehive State is built on helping each other and, in this …

https://www.sltrib.com/opinion/commentary/2024/04/27/opinion-too-often-utah-neglects/

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Joint ERC/CIRP/POE Seminar: Workplace Mental Health

(1 days ago) WebResearch Identifies Characteristics of Cities That Would Support Young People’s Mental Health . March 25, 2024. How Abortion Trigger Laws Impact Mental Health. February …

https://publichealth.jhu.edu/events/2024/joint-erc/cirp/poe-seminar-workplace-mental-health

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