One in four Nigerians battling mental health challenges, says APN president
The president of the Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria, Dr. Veronica Nyamali, stated that one in four Nigerians has a mental health challenge, with an estimated 60 million people affected. She explained that social pressure, stigma, economic hardship, insecurity, unemployment, substance use and other psychosocial factors prevent many from seeking help and can lead from anxiety or stress to more severe conditions like depression if untreated.
Pidgin: President of Association of Psychiatrists for Nigeria, Dr. Veronica Nyamali, talk say one in every four Nigerians get mental health challenge, and about 60 million people dey affected. She explain say social pressure, stigma, economic hardship, insecurity, unemployment, substance use and other psychosocial factors dey stop plenty people from seeking help and fit lead from anxiety or stress go serious condition like depression if dem no treat am.
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