WHO Urges Stronger Mental Health Systems in Crises
ABUJA, Nigeria – As Nigeria marked World Mental Health Day 2025, the World Health Organisation (WHO) called for stronger integration of mental health and…
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Mental Health
Ogun Battles Mental Health Surge, Treats 10,000 Patients in Six Months
OGUN, Nigeria – The Ogun State Government raises fresh concern over a surge in mental health cases, revealing that more than 10,000 residents received…
Only 11 African Nations Integrate Mental Health in Disaster Plans – WHO
ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised alarm over Africa’s poor integration of mental health services into disaster preparedness and response,…
Nigeria Opens First TMS Centre to Treat Depression, PTSD
LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria is set to open its first Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Centre in Ikeja, Lagos, on October 10, to coincide with…
SFH Urges UN to Prioritise Neglected Diseases, Mental Health
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Society for Family Health (SFH) has urged global leaders to prioritise neglected non-communicable diseases (NCDs), mental health, and African-led science…
NCDs Cause 32m Deaths Yearly – WHO warns
ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health conditions are now the most urgent public…
Study Links Early Smartphone Use to Poor Mental Health
ABUJA, Nigeria – A major global study warns that giving smartphones to children before age 13 may trigger lifelong mental health struggles. Recently published…