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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The obstacles journalists encounter can significantly affect their mental well-being. Prolonged work hours, exposure to distressing events, and the pressure to meet deadlines can collectively contribute to substance abuse, burnout, and potentially even PTSD. A recent feature in the Nation underscores the significance of providing mental health support to journalists. The feature explores the difficulties
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A recent publication in The Lancet reveals some cost-effective strategies that could enhance Malawi’s mental health care capacity. The study assessed the economic efficiency of two approaches in training clinic staff for depression screening and treatment. The initial method, termed the ‘internal champions only’ (IC-only) strategy, involved training clinic staff and providing them with needed
