Over 20 Million Nigerians Living with Mental Health Conditions

Over 20 Million Nigerians Living with Mental Health Conditions

The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that an estimated 20 million Nigerians representing about 20% of the nation's population are currently battling mental health challenges.

This alarming statistic was highlighted by Dr. Azubike Aliche, Secretary of the Board of Trustees for the Nigeria-American Institute for Mental Health (NAIMH), during a recent mental health training session held in Owerri, Imo State. 

The initiative, organized by NAIMH in partnership with the Centre for Social Awareness, Advocacy and Ethics (CSAAE), was supported by Nigeria Mental Health Practitioners (NMHP) USA Inc