The Children Nigeria Is Still Not Seeing: Inside the Cost of Autism, Stigma
ABUJA, Nigeria – For some Nigerian families, autism begins with a child who does not speak when expected, struggles with social interaction, avoids eye…
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Mental Health
FG Wants to End Jail Terms for Suicide Attempts: 7 Things Nigerians Need to Know
For decades, a person who survived a suicide attempt in Nigeria could face criminal prosecution instead of receiving mental health support. That could soon…
UNICEF, Kwara Government Begin Psychosocial Support Ahead of Woro Survivors’ Return
ILORIN, Nigeria – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the Kwara State Government and development partners have commenced psychosocial support programmes to prepare survivors…
Dementia Care Needs Urgent Investment in Nigeria – Expert
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria must strengthen its healthcare system to prepare for a growing number of dementia cases as the country’s population ages, a…
Too Young to Drink: Why More Nigerian Teenagers Are Turning to Alcohol
ABUJA, Nigeria – The first drink often comes long before adulthood. Sometimes it is offered by a friend behind a school gate, handed over…
Group Shifts Autism Focus from Awareness to Acceptance
LAGOS, Nigeria – Despite growing awareness of autism in Nigeria, experts say thousands of children and adults living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) continue…
NDLEA Urges Addicts to Seek Help
ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has urged Nigerians battling drug addiction to seek professional assistance through its 24-hour counselling and…
Yoga May Reduce Hypertension Risk, Others
LAGOS, Nigeria – Regular yoga practice can help reduce the risk of hypertension, obesity, chronic stress and other lifestyle-related diseases by encouraging healthier habits…
WHO Expands Digital Mental Health in Crises
GENEVA, Switzerland – The World Health Organization (WHO) is accelerating the use of digital mental health tools in humanitarian and crisis settings, as evidence…
WHO Pushes Self-Help Tools to Tackle Mental Health Crisis
GENEVA – The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a new implementation guide to help countries expand access to mental health services through evidence-based…