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By Nigeria Health Watch | May 22, 2024

Mental Health Concerns for Orphaned Girls in Niger State: Who Protects their Welfare and Rights?

Many Nigerians were surprised by Barrister Abdulmalik Sarkindaji’s controversial attempt to marry off 100 orphaned girls in Niger State, all of whom lost their parents in banditry attacks in the Mariga Local Government Area. Beyond the legal and ethical dimension of this plan, there are significant concerns regarding the mental health implications for these girls. […]

17 Oct

Mental Health: A Universal Human Right and a Primary Health Care Priority

By Nigeria Health Watch | October 17, 2023

Abara Erim and Hadiza Mohammed (Lead Writers) “Mental health is not a luxury, but a necessity. It is not a choice, but a right. It is not a matter of charity, but of justice.” — Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General, World Health Organisation (WHO) World Mental Health Day 2023: ‘Mental Health as a Universal Human Right’ The theme […]

6 Sep

Making Happiness Local: How a Project is Improving Access to Mental Healthcare in Imo State

By Nigeria Health Watch | September 6, 2023

“Do you know that there’s only one psychiatrist in the whole of Imo State?” — This was a line in a post published by Onyekachi Onumara on his Facebook page on the 29th of August 2023. As expected, the post, which he closed with the hashtag #MentalHealthGap, attracted several responses, with many saying it was inaccurate. In […]

21 Jun

African Countries Can Take a Preventive Approach to Mental Health by Prioritising Oral Health

By Nigeria Health Watch | June 21, 2023

By Adekemi Adeniyan and Maymunah Kadiri (Lead Writers) “You are not fully dressed without a smile.” This age-old adage is often used to encourage people to show their happiness and positivity through a smile. While there is no doubt that a smile can be a powerful way to communicate positivity, the message behind this statement […]

5 Jun

The NoCTRAiN Project: Addressing Mental Health Needs in Crisis-Ridden Communities in Plateau State

By Nigeria Health Watch | June 5, 2023

By Patience Adejo and Saidat Azeez Saleh (Lead Writers) Mental health problems often stem from various challenges, including social issues related to loneliness or depression, environmental factors caused by stress, social exclusion, or exposure to violence, as well as psychological factors. In Plateau State, located in North Central Nigeria, an area renowned for its vibrant […]

29 May

Breaking the Silence: Integrating Mental Health Support into Maternal Health Care

By Nigeria Health Watch | May 29, 2023

By Oluoma Omeje and Onyedikachi Ewe (Lead Writers) Maternal mental health is a critical yet often overlooked issue that effects the experience and quality of a woman’s health during the perinatal period — the period which includes pregnancy and up to two years following childbirth. Pregnancy, childbirth, and early motherhood can be quite challenging as they often […]

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