7 d. ago Mental health problem worsening in Nigeria – Apakama, Chairman, PSN Board of Fellows

Says more than 40 million Nigerians have mental health challenges     Warns youths, other abusers to avoid drugs, illicit substances    By Cosmas Omegoh Many Nigerians currently have mental health issues without knowing it. Chairman, Board of Fellows (BOF), Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Uche Apakama, who raised the alarm, wants individuals to examine […] The post Mental health problem worsening in Nigeria – Apakama, Chairman, PSN Board of Fellows appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago World Drug Day: Drug Abuse Fueling Mental Health Disorders, Crime – Pharmacists

The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has warned that the rising tide of drug abuse in the country is fueling a surge in mental health disorders, crime, school dropouts, and family breakdowns, posing a grave threat to the country’s development. The National Chairman of ACPN, Pharm. Ezeh Ambrose Igwekamma, in a statement to […]

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9 d. ago TikTok boosts African mental health initiatives with $2.3m fund expansion

From Chinese Anuforo TikTok has announced the expansion of its $2.3 million global mental health fund to Sub-Saharan Africa, marking a significant step in the platform’s commitment to digital well-being across the continent. The announcement came during TikTok’s inaugural Digital Well-being Summit held in Johannesburg, which convened policymakers, mental health experts, NGOs, and industry leaders […] The post TikTok boosts African mental health initiatives with $2.3m fund expansion appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Marwa, Obasa, others to headline pharmacists’ mental health lecture

By Cosmas Omegoh Mental health issues in Nigeria will be on the table for discussion when members of the Board of Fellows (BOF), Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), converge on Lagos on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, to mark their two-day 2025 Mid-year Meeting, an event which incorporates their 7th Annual Public lecture. At the occasion, members […] The post Marwa, Obasa, others to headline pharmacists’ mental health lecture appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Soludo builds mental health rehabilitation centre in Anambra

Flavour headlines artistes for Solution Fun City opening By Aloysius Attah, Onitsha The Anambra state government has disclosed plans to build a rehabilitation centre at Nibo, Awka, to address the state’s mental health issues. The Commissioner for Information, Dr Law Mefor, revealed this in a statement on Tuesday as part of resolutions of the 12th […] The post Soludo builds mental health rehabilitation centre in Anambra appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago When the Mind Protects: A deeper look into misdiagnosed mental health struggles

Tribune Online When the Mind Protects: A deeper look into misdiagnosed mental health struggles I would have loved to end this in just one episode, but as much as I desired to wrap it up, I soon discovered there’s still more ground to cover. The more I wrote, the more I realized that there’s still a need to explain how dissociative disorders are often confused with other mental health […] When the Mind Protects: A deeper look into misdiagnosed mental health struggles Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Gaming, gambling addiction: A growing societal burden needing urgent attention

Tribune Online Gaming, gambling addiction: A growing societal burden needing urgent attention By Vivian Ihechu (NAN) In Nigeria, a silent and rapidly escalating crisis—Gaming and Gambling Addiction—is overwhelmingly affecting public health and social well-being, particularly among the youth. Physical ailments like hypertension, diabetes and cancer often overshadow public health discussions, but mental and social well-being are emerging as critical, often-overlooked, drivers of risky behaviours such as problem […] Gaming, gambling addiction: A growing societal burden needing urgent attention Tribune Online

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2 w. ago PoPAN’s Biennial Conference Rallies Psychologists To Embed Resilience In National Dev’t

The President of the Positive Psychology Association of Nigeria (PoPAN), Prof. Adebayo Oluwole, has called on scholars, practitioners, and the broader psychological community to move beyond theory and engage actively with Nigeria’s evolving mental health landscape. Oluwole made this call at the association’s second biennial conference, ‘Thriving in a Changing World: Harnessing Resilience and Connection,’ […]

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4 w. ago Breaking Free From the Slim at All Costs Mindset: Final Thoughts on Quick

Tribune Online Breaking Free From the Slim at All Costs Mindset: Final Thoughts on Quick-Fix Weight Loss Over the past two weeks, we’ve been discussing the pressures around weight loss in Nigeria, especially the challenges many Nigerian women face. Last week, we went deeper into the science behind weight gain and weight loss, looking at metabolism, hormones, age, and how mental health can affect the body. Today, we will be concluding this […] Breaking Free From the Slim at All Costs Mindset: Final Thoughts on Quick-Fix Weight Loss Tribune Online

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