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Young Nigerians are tackling the stigma of mental health

(5 days ago) WebLiving her teenage years under a dark cloud, Ms. Ita was among the one-third of Nigerians who have mental health challenges. But even if Ms. Ita or her family …

https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Africa/2022/0510/Young-Nigerians-are-tackling-the-stigma-of-mental-health

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Impact of COVID-19 on poor mental health in children and young …

(5 days ago) WebAs COVID-19 heads into its third year, the impact on children and young people’s mental health and well-being continues to weigh heavily. According to the …

https://www.unicef.org/nigeria/press-releases/impact-covid-19-poor-mental-health-children-and-young-people-tip-iceberg-unicef

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A new era for mental health care in Nigeria - The Lancet

(3 days ago) WebNigeria's National Mental Health Act 2021 was signed into law on Jan 5, 2023, after two decades of struggle to repeal the outdated, colonial mental health …

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpsy/article/PIIS2215-0366(23)00071-8/fulltext

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Mental health UNICEF Nigeria

(1 days ago) WebABUJA, 18 November 2021 – Nigerian children and young people feel under the most pressure to succeed globally, according to a new international survey by UNICEF and Gallup, released ahead of World …

https://www.unicef.org/nigeria/topics/mental-health

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High mental health burden for Africa’s youth - Nature

(Just Now) WebAcross 37 studies published between 2008 to 2020 and spanning 97,616 adolescents, the researchers found the following prevalence: depression (26.9%); …

https://www.nature.com/articles/d44148-021-00097-y

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Nigeria's National Mental Health Act 2021: any challenges ahead?

(3 days ago) WebNigeria has now embarked on a major change: on Jan 5, 2023, the Nigerian President signed the Mental Heath Bill 2021 into law, replacing the outdated 65-year-old …

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(23)00345-8/fulltext

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Landmark poll shows Nigerian children feel under most pressure

(5 days ago) WebABUJA, 18 November 2021 – Nigerian children and young people feel under the most pressure to succeed globally, according to a new international survey by UNICEF and …

https://www.unicef.org/nigeria/press-releases/landmark-poll-shows-nigerian-children-feel-under-most-pressure-succeed-globally

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Why are Nigerians so quick to dismiss the mental health of …

(7 days ago) WebWith the Nigerian mentality that there is no such thing as mental illness, the community tends to downplay the negative emotions that children experience. Mental …

https://globalvoices.org/2022/08/15/why-are-nigerians-so-quick-to-dismiss-the-mental-health-of-adolescents/

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Struggling Along in Nigeria: Depression, Treatment, …

(2 days ago) WebJoseph, a young Nigerian working for a local mental health NGO in Lagos, acknowledged that the 2010 US film Letters to God was responsible for an unexpected turning point in his life. The film, based on …

https://anthrosource.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/etho.12345

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Mind Matters: Addressing the Mental Health Crisis in Nigeria

(4 days ago) WebThe recent economic downturn has exacerbated the situation, leading to a distressing increase in mental health-related challenges, especially among the youth. …

https://www.nas-int.org/mind-matters-addressing-the-mental-health-crisis-in-nigeria/

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Mental Health Atlas 2020 Country Profile: Nigeria

(4 days ago) WebMental Health Atlas 2020 Country Profile: Nigeria. 15 April 2022 Technical document. Download (195.3 kB) WHO Team. Mental Health and Substance Use (MSD) …

https://www.who.int/publications/m/item/mental-health-atlas-nga-2020-country-profile

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Nigeria’s new law shines spotlight on mental health care in Africa

(Just Now) WebMetrics. Nigeria’s new mental health act establishes human rights protections for patients and promotes community-based care, offering a roadmap for other countries, …

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-023-02536-9

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Nigerian Mental Health

(7 days ago) WebConnecting Nigerians actively focused on advancing mental health. Nigerian Mental Health is a global community of mental health practitioners, with over 30 mental health …

https://www.nigerianmentalhealth.org/

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Mental health in Nigeria: A Neglected issue in Public Health

(3 days ago) Web1. Introduction. Mental health is an integral part of health and well-being, and yet it's been neglected in this part of the world. Furthermore, the World Health …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9461161/

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Nigeria: People With Mental Health Conditions Chained, Abused

(Just Now) WebBan Chaining; Provide Mental Health Services. (Abuja, November 11, 2019) – Thousands of people with mental health conditions across Nigeria are chained and …

https://www.hrw.org/news/2019/11/11/nigeria-people-mental-health-conditions-chained-abused

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Mental health in Nigeria: A Neglected issue in Public Health

(7 days ago) Web1. Introduction. Mental health is an integral part of health and well-being, and yet it's been neglected in this part of the world. Furthermore, the World Health …

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666535221000914

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1 in 6 Nigerian youths suffering from poor mental health – UNICEF

(Just Now) WebOne out of every six young Nigerian aged 15- 24 is suffering from poor mental health, according to a report released by the United Nations Children Fund …

https://businessday.ng/news/article/1-in-6-nigerian-youths-suffering-from-poor-mental-health-unicef/

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Our Team — Nigerian Mental Health

(5 days ago) WebShe is proud to be the Founder of Stilt Ng, a non-profit organization focused on improving the mental health and well-being of young Nigerians aged 13-30 through mental …

https://www.nigerianmentalhealth.org/our-team

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Nigeria has a mental health problem Health Al Jazeera

(9 days ago) WebNigeria has a mental health problem. One in four Nigerians suffers from mental illness, but help is hampered by tight budgets and a lack of skilled staff. Among …

https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2019/10/2/nigeria-has-a-mental-health-problem

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Young middle-class Nigerians are desperate to leave the country

(6 days ago) WebIn 2022, 70% of Nigerians aged 18-35 surveyed by the African Polling Institute reported they would relocate if given the opportunity, a marked jump from 39% …

https://theconversation.com/young-middle-class-nigerians-are-desperate-to-leave-the-country-insights-into-why-227379

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The importance of physical activity for young people’s mental …

(5 days ago) WebThe theme of Mental Health Awareness week this year is “Movement: Moving more for our mental health”. This is important, as we know that being physically active is …

https://www.ucl.ac.uk/evidence-based-practice-unit/news/2024/may/importance-physical-activity-young-peoples-mental-health-and-wellbeing

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Impact of pandemic on wellbeing of the young and the economy …

(4 days ago) WebMental health of young people is deteriorating, and shows up in employment data. More action is needed Sun 12 May 2024 06.41 EDT Last modified on Sun 12 May …

https://www.theguardian.com/business/article/2024/may/12/pandemic-impact-wellbeing-mental-health-young-and-economy

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Exclusive: New program creates "youth corps" for mental health

(8 days ago) WebHundreds of young adults will be trained to help their peers access mental health care and other supports in a first-of-its-kind service program aimed at addressing …

https://www.axios.com/2024/05/15/youth-mental-health-corps

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Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, talks about her Nigerian roots

(3 days ago) WebMental health affects every single person in the entire world, Prince Harry tells students Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan arrived in Nigeria on Friday to champion …

https://apnews.com/article/meghan-harry-nigeria-okonjoiweala-9506714375d645560428e3bec050babe

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Mental health crisis among teenagers requires bold action, but …

(2 days ago) WebPublic health data reveals a jump in rates of psychological distress for teenagers in the past decade — as well as self-harm. The "C" word gets thrown around a …

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-05/mental-health-crisis-teenagers-generation-overwhelmed/103611004

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Opinion Mental Health Awareness is Backfiring on Teens - The …

(1 days ago) WebThe surgeon general calling for an “all of society” response to a “devastating” mental health crisis among young people. By all indications, kids these days are in …

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/14/opinion/mental-health-awareness.html

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Youth Employment: A Foundation for Mental Health and Well-Being

(5 days ago) WebThe U.S. Department of Labor knows the workforce system is an important partner in supporting the mental health of young people, and that good jobs are a critical …

https://www.dol.gov/general/mental-health-at-work/youth

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Kids in crisis: NJ hospitals see rise in mental health emergencies

(9 days ago) WebNJ Connect for Recovery: 855-652-3737. New Jersey Hope and Healing: 866-202-4357. Scott Fallon has covered the COVID-19 pandemic since its onset in March …

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/coronavirus/2022/03/03/nj-covid-children-anxiety-depression-epidemic/6895463001/

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Meghan visited Nigeria as a duchess and left an African princess

(8 days ago) WebHarry toured about six wards at the Nigerian Army Reference Hospital and met young men recuperating from their injuries. Many had been shot, ambushed by Boko …

https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/13/africa/meghan-nigeria-tour-int-latam/index.html

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Prince Harry and Meghan arrive in Nigeria to promote mental …

(5 days ago) WebABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, arrived in Nigeria amid pomp and dancing on Friday to champion mental health for young people affected …

https://apnews.com/article/harry-meghan-nigeria-invictus-games-18390f03771a78b39a8d9a6aa96bae4d

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Are Schools Too Focused on Mental Health? - The New York Times

(8 days ago) WebAbout 60 percent of young Americans with severe depression receive no treatment, according to Mental Health America, a nonprofit research group.

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/06/health/mental-health-schools.html

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Children, Teens & Young Adults - Family Psychiatry of North Jersey

(6 days ago) WebYoung adulthood—that phase in life where older teens and those in their early 20s begin to flee the nest and go out to explore the frontier of their own life. This is an exciting and …

http://dev.familypsychnj.com/services/children-teens-young-adults/

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Prince Harry and Meghan, greeted with cheers, talk mental health …

(7 days ago) WebPrince Harry and his wife Meghan were greeted with wild cheers, song and dance as they visited a school to talk about mental health in Nigeria's capital Abuja on …

https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/prince-harry-meghan-talk-mental-health-first-nigeria-visit-2024-05-10/

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About Dr. S - New Steps Counseling

(Just Now) WebDr. Randolph ’s professional experiences in mental health, corrections, education, and community counseling have given him the tools to be a valuable asset for clients that …

http://www.newstepscounseling.com/about/

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Up to 40pc of mental health conditions are linked to child abuse …

(3 days ago) WebChildhood maltreatment is responsible for up to 41 per cent of common mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, substance abuse, self-harm and suicide …

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-09/child-neglect-abuse-linked-mental-health-sydney-university-study/103818552

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Eye health and mental health UCL Institute of Ophthalmology

(8 days ago) WebOn the occasion of this year's Mental Health Awareness week (13-19 May 2024) we spoke to a team based at our institute investigating ways to improve the …

https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ioo/news/2024/may/eye-health-and-mental-health

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