Mental Health Policies In Nigeria

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Nigeria's National Mental Health Act 2021: any challenges …

(3 days ago) WEBIn 1991, Nigeria's first mental health policy was established, and its elements included promotion, advocacy, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation. In 2003, the National Assembly of Nigeria received a mental health bill to address the many …

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

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Mental Health Atlas 2020 Country Profile: Nigeria

(4 days ago) WEBMental Health Atlas 2020 Country Profile: Nigeria; Mental Health Atlas 2020 Country Profile: Nigeria. 15 April 2022 Technical document. Download (195.3 kB) …

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

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Mental health system governance in Nigeria: challenges, …

(3 days ago) WEBThe mental health policy of Nigeria is based on the principles of social justice and equity. Other principles include guaranteeing the rights of persons with …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5314752/

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Mental health in Nigeria: A Neglected issue in Public Health

(3 days ago) WEBFor Nigeria to have an efficient and effective integration of mental health services in public health, there is need for reform of the outdated existing laws and …

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

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Partnership for the implementation of mental health …

(7 days ago) WEBMental health policy and implementation in Nigeria. The 1991 National Mental Health Policy for Nigeria declared that mental health should be integrated into …

https://ijmhs.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13033-020-00344-z

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Nigeria’s new law shines spotlight on mental health care …

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

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

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NATIONAL POLICY FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES DELIVERY

(7 days ago) WEBIn 1991, the Federal Government of Nigeria adopted a health policy which placed provision of mental health services at the Primary Health Care level. This policy …

https://www.healthnews.ng/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/national_policy_for_mental_health_service_delivery.pdf

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From the Lunacy Act to the First Mental Health Act in …

(7 days ago) WEBHere are five things to note about the Mental Health Act, 2021 –. 1. Mental health, not lunacy. The Act will redefine mental health in Nigeria, moving away from the term ‘lunatic’ to the more acceptable …

https://articles.nigeriahealthwatch.com/from-the-lunacy-act-to-the-first-mental-health-act-in-nigeria-five-takeaways/

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Partnership for the implementation of mental health policy in …

(1 days ago) WEBBackground: 71% of countries in the World Health Organisation's (WHO's) African Region have a stand-alone mental health policy or plan, but only 14% have …

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32110245/

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Mental healthcare in Nigeria - Wikipedia

(8 days ago) WEBMental healthcare generally refers to services ranging from assessment, diagnosis, treatment, to counseling, dedicated to maintaining and restoring mental well being of …

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mental_healthcare_in_Nigeria

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Community Psychiatry Care: An Urgent Need in Nigeria - PMC

(3 days ago) WEBNigeria’s mental health policy was formulated in 1991, but it did not make adequate provision for community-based psychiatric care. Since there are only seven …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8148654/

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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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National Policy for Mental Health Service Delivery (2013)

(3 days ago) WEBDescription Vision for the policy: The Government and people of Nigeria hereby reaffirm that health, including mental well being, is the inalienable right of every Nigerian, and …

https://extranet.who.int/mindbank/item/3580

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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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People living with mental disorder in Nigeria amidst COVID‐19

(3 days ago) WEB2. STATE OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH MENTAL DISORDER IN NIGERIA. Mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety are highly rampant in low‐ and …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9015638/

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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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WHO-AIMS Report on Mental Health System in Nigeria

(3 days ago) WEBWHO MiNDbank is a database of resources covering mental health, substance abuse, disability, general health, human rights and development. WHO-AIMS Report on …

https://extranet.who.int/mindbank/item/1303

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Between life and work - MSN

(4 days ago) WEBThe subject of work-life balance is a buzzword in today’s corporate lexicon. This is because issues of mental meltdown, burnouts consequent on stress and the attendant health …

https://www.msn.com/en-xl/africa/nigeria/between-life-and-work/ar-BB1lSB96

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Mental health system governance in Nigeria: challenges, …

(Just Now) WEBThe mental health policy of Nigeria is based on the principles of social justice and equity. Other principles include guaranteeing the rights of persons with …

https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/global-mental-health/article/mental-health-system-governance-in-nigeria-challenges-opportunities-and-strategies-for-improvement/83A75BDE8829B48BBAE487758C1AC1A1

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Child and Teen Firearm Mortality in the U.S. and Peer Countries

(9 days ago) WEBIn the U.S., teens ages 18 and 19 have a firearm mortality rate of 25.2 per 100,000, compared to a rate of 3.7 per 100,000 for children ages 1-17 in the U.S. Even …

https://www.kff.org/mental-health/issue-brief/child-and-teen-firearm-mortality-in-the-u-s-and-peer-countries/

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