Mental Health Act

FG Wants to End Jail Terms for Suicide Attempts: 7 Things Nigerians Need to Know

FG Wants to End Jail Terms for Suicide Attempts

FG Wants to End Jail Terms for Suicide Attempts: 7 Things Nigerians Need to Know

Mirian Gom August 20, 2026

For decades, a person who survived a suicide attempt in Nigeria could face criminal prosecution instead of...

FG Moves to Decriminalise Attempted Suicide Through Mental Health Act Amendment Federal officials unveil medical equipment and ambulances during the launch of the ₦10 billion maternal healthcare support programme in Bauchi State.

Federal officials unveil medical equipment and ambulances during the launch of the ₦10 billion maternal healthcare support programme in Bauchi State.

FG Moves to Decriminalise Attempted Suicide Through Mental Health Act Amendment

Mirian Gom August 19, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved an amendment to the National Mental Health...

Mental Health Act Failure Drives Donors Away – Psychiatric Chief Warn Psychiatric hospital highlights Mental Health Act implementation gaps

Psychiatric hospital highlights Mental Health Act implementation gaps

Mental Health Act Failure Drives Donors Away – Psychiatric Chief Warn

Mirian Gom February 7, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigeria’s continued failure to implement its Mental Health Act is discouraging foreign donors and...