Category : Mental Health


Mentally Ill Woman Gives Birth on Benue Street

A mentally ill woman found in labour on an Agasha street has safely delivered a baby boy. Health officials urge the public to help reunite them with family. Call 08108248244 or 08145091669 with information.

Lecturer Missing from Yola Psychiatric Ward

Emmanuel Peter, a 40-year-old lecturer with mental health issues, has disappeared from Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital in Yola. Police urge anyone with information to contact them immediately.

Lagos Forum Challenges Traditional Masculinity Norms

Filmhouse Group and Café One hosted a pivotal forum in Lagos for Men's Day 2025, addressing mental health, fatherhood, and social pressures. Read how leaders are reshaping masculinity in Nigeria.

Resident Doctors Suspend Strike, Resume Immediately

Nigerian resident doctors suspend their 29-day strike after signing an MoU with the government. All members are to resume duty immediately, giving a 4-week timeline for implementation of key demands.

FG, CSOs Launch Mental Health Reform in Prisons

Federal Government partners with civil society on a new mental health initiative in Nigerian prisons. Over 100 inmates and officers trained. A step towards rehabilitation and reintegration.

Hidden Mental Health Burden in Older Adults Exposed

Ghanaian economist Michael Somuah's research reveals untreated psychological distress in older adults with functional limitations costs healthcare systems billions. Discover proactive solutions.

NIVEA's ₦96.7M Mental Health Boost for Nigeria

NIVEA Nigeria partners with SOS Children's Villages, donating ₦96.686 million to combat social isolation and provide psychosocial support for over 33,000 vulnerable Nigerians.

Senator Fetterman hospitalized after fall

US Senator John Fetterman hospitalized after fall due to heart condition flare-up. This marks his fourth medical emergency since taking office. Read latest health update.

Edo Removes 25 Mentally Ill from Streets in 2025

Edo State government has removed 25 mentally deranged persons from streets and admitted 6 drug addicts to rehab centers as part of mental health support programs. Learn about the state's comprehensive social interventions.

Nigeria Senate Approves National Autism Centers Nationwide

Nigeria's Senate has initiated groundbreaking legislation to establish specialized autism centers across all six geopolitical zones, marking a historic step toward inclusive healthcare for neurodiverse individuals and families.

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