Psychiatrists association calls for national emergency on depression, suicide
The Association of Psychiatrists of Nigeria (APN) says depression, suicide and drug abuse…
Half of mental health disorders start at adolescence – WHO
Half of all mental illnesses begin at the adolescent age – before…
Codeine Ban Reveals Lagos Govt’s Strategy For Mental Health
The Lagos State Government on Friday announced comprehensive plans to address the…
UCH records 1,680 mental health cases in 1 year
Prof. Olayinka Omigbodun, a Consultant Psychiatrist and Head of Child and Adolescent …
Nigerian NGO wins 2017 Nelson Mandela-Graça Michel Award in mental health
Mentally Aware Nigeria Initiative (MANI), a non-governmental organisation, has won the 2017…
Pressure can push doctors into depression – psychiatrist
Family issues, relationship problems, job demands and public expectations can put much…
Anorexic Girl Who Committed Suicide Leaves Devastating Note
A teenage girl who suffered from anorexia killed herself just days after…
Nigerian Doctor claims one in every four Nigerians have mental disorder
One in every four Nigerian is living with one form of mental…
Kanye West Needs Mental Health Counseling, Songwriting Partner Reveals
Kanye West’s longtime songwriting partner Rhymefest, who has worked on songs including…
Mental Health Patients are Subjected to Undignified Treatment in Africa – WHO
The World Health Organisation has estimated that one in six Africans suffer…
Who Gave Them The Guns? – Soyombo Ayomikun
In this piece, Dr Soyombo Ayomikun highlights the importance of psychiatric evaluation…