7 d. ago Over one billion people living with mental health conditions — WHO

Tribune Online Over one billion people living with mental health conditions — WHO The World Health Organisation said over 1 billion people worldwide suffer from mental health illnesses, with diseases like depression and anxiety... Over one billion people living with mental health conditions — WHO Tribune Online

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7 d. ago UNGA2025: Include men in gender equality agenda – Layeni tells world leaders

By John Ogunsemore Prominent men’s mental health advocate, Halima Layeni has called on world leaders to demonstrate their avowed dedication to building a fairer and more inclusive world by ending the exclusion of men and boys from the gender equality agenda. Layeni made the call as world leaders prepare to converge on New York, United […] The post UNGA2025: Include men in gender equality agenda – Layeni tells world leaders appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago More Than One In Every 100 Global Deaths Caused By Suicide, WHO Warns

The World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Tuesday that more than one in every 100 deaths worldwide is caused by suicide, and it called for urgent measures to tackle a growing mental health crisis, particularly among young people. According to WHO, global suicide rates have shown a modest decline in recent years, but the progress […] The post More Than One In Every 100 Global Deaths Caused By Suicide, WHO Warns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Experts decry rising costs, poor access to mental health care

Mental health professionals and stakeholders have raised concerns over the worsening state of access to mental health care in Nigeria, read more Experts decry rising costs, poor access to mental health care

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8 d. ago Senator Ekpenyong Backs Bill To Decriminalise Attempted Suicide

The senator representing Cross River South Senatorial District, Asuquo Ekpenyong, has reaffirmed his commitment to advancing the Suicide Prevention Bill currently before the Senate. The bill, which passed its first reading in February, seeks to decriminalise attempted suicide and establish a comprehensive framework for suicide prevention and mental health support in Nigeria. Ekpenyong reaffirmed his […]

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9 d. ago Cross River Senator Backs Bill To Decriminalise Attempted Suicide

The Senator representing Cross River South Senatorial District, Asuquo Ekpenyong, has reaffirmed his commitment to advancing the Suicide Prevention Bill currently before the Senate. The bill, which passed its first reading in February, seeks to decriminalise attempted suicide and establish a comprehensive framework for suicide prevention and mental health support in Nigeria. Senator Ekpenyong reaffirmed […]

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1 week ago Excessive alcohol consumption is linked with hypertension —Professor Lasebikan

Tribune Online Excessive alcohol consumption is linked with hypertension —Professor Lasebikan Professor Victor Lasebikan, FAAS, is a Professor of Psychiatry at the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan. He is also a Consultant Psychiatrist and Addiction Specialist at the University College Hospital, Ibadan. He speaks with SADE OGUNTOLA on alcohol use and its contributions to mental health conditions in Nigeria. IN your studies on alcohol use, […] Excessive alcohol consumption is linked with hypertension —Professor Lasebikan Tribune Online

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1 week ago Nigeria loses N455 billion annually to poor sanitation: report

Nestlé launches campaign to combat unsafe water crisis From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Nigeria loses an estimated N455 billion every year due to poor sanitation, while more than 113 million Nigerians lack access to safe drinking water. Citing the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) 2024 research, Nestlé Nigeria said the situation is contributing to […] The post Nigeria loses N455 billion annually to poor sanitation: report appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Ondo committed to tackling mental health, drug abuse — Aiyedatiwa

Tribune Online Ondo committed to tackling mental health, drug abuse — Aiyedatiwa Ondo Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has pledged his administration’s commitment to addressing the rising challenge of Ondo committed to tackling mental health, drug abuse — Aiyedatiwa Tribune Online

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2 w. ago How poor access to sexual reproductive health information fuels teenage pregnancy in Akwa Ibom

Ekaette Akpan showed up at the grand finale of the Ibom Open Maternity week (IOM) held at the secretariat ground read more How poor access to sexual reproductive health information fuels teenage pregnancy in Akwa Ibom

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2 w. ago Increasing substance use and suicide make implementing mental health bill urgent — Senator Oloriegbe

Tribune Online Increasing substance use and suicide make implementing mental health bill urgent — Senator Oloriegbe Given that many Nigerians with mental health disorders are unable to receive proper treatment, the country urgently needs to set up a mental health department to implement the bill’s requirements. Chairman of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Senator (Dr) Ibrahim Oloriegbe, stated this during a special interactive session at the 2025 Mental Health Leadership […] Increasing substance use and suicide make implementing mental health bill urgent — Senator Oloriegbe Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Realities of Canadian court’s declaration of APC, PDP as terrorist organisations

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja In the words of American retired politician and mental health advocate, Patrick J. Kennedy, terrorism is a psychological warfare, while terrorists are those who manipulate the people, and change their behaviours by creating fear, uncertainty, and division in society. His viewpoint on terrorism and terrorists may have regrettably become a reflection […] The post Realities of Canadian court’s declaration of APC, PDP as terrorist organisations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Nigeria not giving mental health attention it deserves — NHIA Chairman

Tribune Online Nigeria not giving mental health attention it deserves — NHIA Chairman “Some physical manifestations of illnesses may be because of underlying mental health; likewise, some physical illnesses Nigeria not giving mental health attention it deserves — NHIA Chairman Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Jigawa Lawmaker Auyo Not Sponsoring Motions, Bills Over Poor Attendance – Rep Agbese

The Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has dismissed allegations that lawmakers were paid between ₦1 million and ₦3 million to present motions, bills or petitions in the chamber, linking the claims to a colleague’s poor attendance record and mental health struggles. Agbese, in a statement issued in Abuja on Friday, described […]

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3 w. ago Emotional burden of caring for persons with mental health challenges

Tribune Online Emotional burden of caring for persons with mental health challenges BOLANLE is a 32-year-old lawyer whose husband, Akin, was first diagnosed as having bipolar disorder when they were still undergraduates. They had been dating for the past three years, and he had become her rock and pillar. They were simply inseparable. It had started with his becoming reclusive, not picking up her calls and locking […] Emotional burden of caring for persons with mental health challenges Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Kwara: NMA raises alarm over growing mental health issues among doctors

Tribune Online Kwara: NMA raises alarm over growing mental health issues among doctors There are very few doctors who have access to professional help because of the limited mental health services and the stigma attached to seeking care... Kwara: NMA raises alarm over growing mental health issues among doctors Tribune Online

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