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WHO Supports Treatment of 301 Mental Health Patients in Borno

Yakubu Uba Dec 4, 2020 0

World Health Organisation (WHO) says it supported the treatment of 301 mental health patients and referred 12 others for further management in Borno from January to November 2020.Dr Henry Nwanja, the WHO Public Health Officer,…

Health

Psychiatrist Urged Nigerians to Stop Stigmatization of Mental Health Patients

Kadiri Abdulrahman Oct 21, 2020 0

A Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr Temitayo Daramola, has urged Nigerians to stop the stigmatization of mental health patients so as to help their healing.Daramola gave the advice in his lecture at an advocacy programme on mental…

Government

FG Should Pay Attention To Poor Mental Health Issues- Expert

Olasunkanmi Onifade Oct 10, 2020 0

Prof. Olu Olatunji, Department of Psychology and Behavioural Studies, Ekiti State University, has called on the Federal Government to pay attention to risk factors that can triggers poor mental health. SEE ALSO: Instagram to hide number of…

Health

Sugar Fuels Your Anxiety, Reduce it

Tofunmi Sep 16, 2020 0

We all know that an excessive intake of sugar can cause a lot of health complications in our bodies, its no secret. Yet we still find ourselves daily indulging in the sweetest stuff.Because of the numerous effects it has, health…

Government

Suicide Prevention Day: TAR Initiative Calls for Strategies to Promote Mental Health

Olasunkanmi Onifade Sep 10, 2020 0

Trauma Awareness and Resilience (TAR) Initiative, an NGO, has called for the implementation of strategies at the national and community levels for the promotion of mental health.The National Coordinator, Onyekwue Francis said…

Health

Avoid Self Medication, Physiotherapist Warns Nigerians

Olasunkanmi Onifade Sep 8, 2020 0

The Medical Director with Menthand Physiotherapy and wellness Clinic, Dr Adesokan Oluwatobi, has urged Nigerians to be cautious towards presenting non communicable related diseases and to avoid self medications. SEE ALSO: Masses can't…

Government

NGO Advocates for Mental Health Awareness to Eradicate Stigmatization

Oluwakemi Oladipo Sep 6, 2020 0

An NGO, Progressive Minds International Foundation (PMIF), has advocated for awareness creation activities and investment on mental health to eradicate stigmatization in society.Vice-President of the organization, Mr.…

Health

Things you need to know about ADHD

Tofunmi Jul 29, 2020 0

ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a neurodevelopmental disorder in mental health that causes higher-than-normal levels of hyperactivity and impulsive behaviors in an individual. It also comes with an inability to maintain…

Entertainment

Kim Kardashian Blames Kanye’s Twitter Rants on Bipolar Disorder

Tony Abu Momoh Jul 22, 2020 1

Kim Kardashian West has reacted to the rants by her husband, Kanye West on social media in which he made a number of shocking allegations against her and members of her family.In a long series of separate tweets, Kanye West accused Kim…

Gist

Lady Blasts Ned Nwoko For Saying He Married Regina Daniels Because She Was A Virgin

Faith Jul 14, 2020 0

A Nigerian Lady has slammed Ned Nwoko for saying he married Regina Daniels because she was still a Virgin when they first met.In a recent interview, Ned Nwoko revealed that he married all his wives, including Regina Daniels as virgins.…

Health

Expert Raises Concern Over Increasing Incidence Of Mental Illness

Emmanuel Acha Jun 10, 2020 0

Rev.fr. Benet Ugwu, a Mental Health Counselor, has expressed worry over the increasing incidences of mental illness in the country. SEE ALSO: Broadway Actor, Nick Cordero Wakes Up From Coma After Leg Amputation Ugwu said this on Wednesday…

Health

Singapore-Based Nigerian Doctor Recommends Indoor Exercises for Physical, Mental Health

Emmanuel Yashim Apr 19, 2020 0

A Singapore-bases Nigerian medical practitioner, Dr Jonathan Obaje, has recommended regular indoor exercises for people amid the coronavirus lockdown to enable them to maintain both physical and mental health.Obaje, who is the Vice…

Health

Coronavirus, threat to mental health of individuals- Consultant Psychiatrist

Olagoke Olatoye Mar 21, 2020 0

The fear of Coronavirus may be hurting us more than the disease itself, a Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr Tomi Imarah, has said.SEE ALSO: Nigerians spend N730bn on sports betting annuallyImarah, who runs an online Mental Health Service,…

Government

Mental Health: NGO tasks FG on Law to Ensure Victims’ Rights

Abujah Racheal Nov 25, 2019 0

The Mandate Health Empowerment Initiative (MHEI), an NGO, has expressed worry over the ill-treatment meted on mentally deranged, and particularly criticised the violation of their fundamental human rights by mental health service…

Health

Mental Health awareness as antidotes to suicide says Experts

Justina Auta Oct 15, 2019 0

Dr Chigozie Igwe, a medical expert with the National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) Secretariat, has recommended more awareness on mental health as antidote to curbing incessant cases of suicides in Nigeria. Igwe spoke at the “Effective Suicide…

World

British royals William, Kate, Harry, others launch mental health text service

Babajide Awoyinfa May 10, 2019 0

Britain’s young royals, brothers Prince William and Prince Harry and their wives Kate and Meghan, launched a new phone messaging service on Friday to help people suffering mental health crisis.The two princes have been widely praised…

Government

Bill to protect persons with mental health scales second reading in Senate

Cecilia Ijuo Jan 24, 2019 0

A bill to protect persons with mental health and substance abuse problems passed the second reading at the senate on Thursday.This followed the presentation of the bill by the sponsor, Sen. Ahmadu Abubakar (APC-Adamawa) at plenary.…

Entertainment

Bandersnatch Star Dumps Social Media Over Mental Health Fears

Femi Famutimi Jan 4, 2019 0

Black Mirror's interactive instalment, Bandersnatch, is the experience that has been on the lips of everyone for the past week after it debuted on Netflix.One of the actors of the show, Will Poulter, who plays legendary game designer …

World

See the three biggest health fears in Britain

Abiodun Oluleye Nov 21, 2018 0

Obesity is the third biggest health concern among people in Britain after cancer and mental health, a new survey revealed on Tuesday.The survey, conducted for Public Health England (PHE), also found that around 9 in 10 people support…

Health

Psychiatrists association calls for national emergency on depression, suicide

Felicia Imohimi Nov 14, 2018 0

The Association of Psychiatrists of Nigeria (APN) says depression, suicide and drug abuse have not only become a menace in the country but national emergency.The association disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja by Dr…

Health

Half of mental health disorders start at adolescence – WHO

Prudence Arobani Oct 10, 2018 0

Half of all mental illnesses begin at the adolescent age – before the age of 14 – but most cases go undetected and untreated, the World Health Organisation (WHO), has said.The global health organisation said this in a report: ‘Coming of…

Health & Relationships

Codeine Ban Reveals Lagos Govt’s Strategy For Mental Health

Ibukun May 5, 2018 0

The Lagos State Government on Friday announced comprehensive plans to address the prevalence of drug abuse under the mental health policy in the state.It said a law to that effect has already been updated.The Federal Government had on…

Health & Relationships

UCH records 1,680 mental health cases in 1 year

Olabisi Akinbode Apr 16, 2018 0

Prof. Olayinka Omigbodun, a Consultant Psychiatrist and Head of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Department at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, says more than 1,680 cases of mental illness were treated in the facility in…

Health & Relationships

Nigerian NGO wins 2017 Nelson Mandela-Graça Michel Award in mental health

News Agency of Nigeria Nov 29, 2017 0

Mentally Aware Nigeria Initiative (MANI), a non-governmental organisation, has won the 2017 Nelson Mandela-Graça Michel Innovation Awards in mental health, according to a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in…

Health & Relationships

Pressure can push doctors into depression – psychiatrist

Uju Jul 6, 2017 0

Family issues, relationship problems, job demands and public expectations can put much pressure on medical doctors and push them into depression, an expert has said.A Consultant Neuro-psychiatrist, Dr Maymunah Kadiri, made the…

Metro

Anorexic Girl Who Committed Suicide Leaves Devastating Note

Tosin May 4, 2017

A teenage girl who suffered from anorexia killed herself just days after being released from a psychiatric hospital — but her family weren’t warned she was a suicide risk.The lack of support given to Pippa McManus and her worried…

Health & Relationships

Nigerian Doctor claims one in every four Nigerians have mental disorder

Owolabi Oluwasegun Mar 31, 2016 0

One in every four Nigerian is living with one form of mental disorder or another while one in seven persons would suffer a serious episode of mental illness in their lifetime.The rather shocking prognosis was made by the Medical…

Entertainment

Kanye West Needs Mental Health Counseling, Songwriting Partner Reveals

Bisi Feb 15, 2016 0

Kanye West’s longtime songwriting partner Rhymefest, who has worked on songs including “Jesus Walks” and “New Slaves,” tweeted recently that the rapper needs counseling. He also revealed that he stopped working with West last month.…

Health & Relationships

Mental Health Patients are Subjected to Undignified Treatment in Africa – WHO

Jumoke Oct 10, 2015 0

The World Health Organisation has estimated that one in six Africans suffer from mental disorder and these patients are often subjected to undignified treatment.In a press statement issued in Abuja by Mrs Charity Ahrey, the…

Opinion

Who Gave Them The Guns? – Soyombo Ayomikun

Soyombo Ayomikun Sep 22, 2015 0

In this piece, Dr Soyombo Ayomikun highlights the importance of psychiatric evaluation for would-be security personnel.1. To protect us To guard our walls To keep our roads safe And our streets sane Reasons why in their hands…