Nigeria has a mental health crisis most people don’t talk about. Here are 20 disturbing mental health statistics in Nigeria that reveal the scale of the problem and what needs to change.
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Autism Awareness Ibadan, in partnership with the Fortune Otis Foundation, hosted a parent community meet on Saturday, January 31, bringing together parents, caregivers, children, and professionals supporting children on the autism spectrum. The event focused on connection, emotional safety, and practical community support rather than formal lectures, creating an inclusive and relaxed environment for families.
olusegun iyejare speaks on the overcoming depression through the strength of vulnerability
Community mental health counselor and licensed developmental psychologist Olusegun Iyejare has outlined a renewed vision for mental health advocacy in 2026, emphasizing community-based education, public health integration, and simplified conversations around depression and developmental disorders. In a recent public post, Iyejare rejected the conventional “New Year, new identity” narrative, instead reaffirming a long-standing mission: expanding
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On the 17th of October 2025, Autism Awareness Ibadan conducted a comprehensive teacher-training session at Mahnatez International School, Ibadan, focusing on effectively supporting children on the Autism Spectrum. The training was organized by Adiele Ijeoma, Founder of Autism Awareness Ibadan, and delivered by three speakers: Olusegun Iyejare, Developmental Psychologist and Mental Health Counselor, Ifeoluwa Olamileye,
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The House of Representatives is seeking to decriminalize attempted suicide with an amendment to the Criminal Code. The House on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, passed for second reading a bill seeking to provide counselling for victims of attempted suicide instead of the one year prison term prescribed by the Principal Act. The bill was sponsored
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HIV is the fifth-highest cause of death in Nigeria. As of 2021, 1.9 million people in Nigeria were living with HIV. That year, the number of deaths due to AIDS amounted to 51 thousand, including both adults and children. These are quite scary numbers but it becomes a bit more concerning to find out that
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An NGO, the International Institute of Islamic Thought Nigeria (IIIT), has proposed solutions to address substance abuse disorders among drug users in Kano State, North West Nigeria. Dr. Idris Salisu Rogo from the Department of Education at Bayero University Kano presented a Hybrid Rehabilitation Model for treating individuals with substance use disorders at a seminar
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The Sokoto State Government, in partnership with Plan International, funded by Global Affairs Canada, launched a toll-free helpline for mental health and psycho-social support aimed at adolescents in the state on Saturday, 24th February 2024. Hajiya Asabe Balarabe, the State Commissioner of Health, emphasized that the initiative was part of the “Aspire Project” by the
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A recent article in the Nairobi News has highlighted the mental health challenges faced by informal sector workers in Kenya. The article, titled “Breaking the Silence on Mental Health Challenges in Kenya’s Informal Sector,” highlights that lack of awareness, job security, and formal employment contracts are factors contributing to continuous exploitation and mental health struggles.
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