Psychiatrist urges healthier workplace culture for Nigerian health workers
2026-09-03
Health expert, Dr Maymunah Kadiri, has urged healthcare workers to prioritise their mental health and well-being.Continue Reading
Family lauds Edo govt. for rescuing mentally ill woman
2026-07-15
By Osayi Aghahowa The family of Madam Evbu Eguasa has commended the Edo Government for intervening in her rehabilitation after she reportedly lived with mental health challenges for about 16 years. The family gave the commendation on Tuesday during a visit to the Edo Ministry of Women Affairs and SocialContinue Reading
Edo seeks federal hospital partnership on mental health rehabilitation
2026-06-28
By Osayi Aghahowa The Edo Government has initiated engagement with the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Uselu, Benin, to strengthen treatment and rehabilitation for mentally ill persons rescued from streets, including deportee Peter Guobadia. Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Eugenia Abdallah, said the initiative formed part of sustained efforts toContinue Reading
Addressing the Mental Health crisis among Nigerian students
2026-04-09
By Folasade Akpan In December 2025, the reported death of Nigerian Law School student Ayomiposi Ojajuni reignited concerns about the fragile state of students’ mental health in Nigeria. He was allegedly barred from writing the Bar Final examinations at the Yola campus in Adamawa. The incident, though still under investigation,Continue Reading
Association urges FCT residents to prioritise mental health
2025-11-22
By Philomina Attah The Nigerian Psychological Association (NPA) FCT Chapter has urged residents to prioritise their mental health and seek help in good time. The association made the call in a press statement by its Chairman, Mr Victor Adejoh, in Abuja on Saturday. He called for collective effort to addressContinue Reading
Residents express worry over influx of mentally ill persons in Osogbo
2025-03-03
Mental health By Reporters Residents in Osogbo have expressed concerns over the influx of mentally ill persons to the town. Some of the residents who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Osogbo, said that the number of such persons on major roads in the townContinue Reading
Expert urges action to tackle rising male depression
2025-02-02
By Akpan Glory An Environmental activist, Mr Awa Emmanuel has called for greater awareness and stronger support systems to help men cope with the often-overlooked burden of depression. Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday, Emmanuel described the rising cases of male depression as a serious concernContinue Reading
Hardship: Expert advises Nigerians to guard mental health
2024-11-17
Okeoghene Akubuike A clinical Psychologist, Dr Adedotun Ajiboye has advised Nigerians to guard their mental health amid the present economic challenges being experienced in the country. Ajiboye, who works with the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado- Ekiti gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading