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A new era for mental health care in Nigeria - The Lancet

(3 days ago) WebNigeria's National Mental Health Act 2021 was signed into law on Jan 5, 2023, after two decades of struggle to repeal the outdated, colonial mental health legislation. With this achievement, Nigeria joins the few African countries that have …

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpsy/article/PIIS2215-0366(23)00071-8/fulltext

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New legislation to overhaul mental health care in Nigeria

(3 days ago) WebPrevious attempts at national mental health reform in 2003 and 2013 failed in Nigeria, but the National Assembly passed the National Mental Health Bill 2020 in …

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(23)00165-4/fulltext

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Nigeria's National Mental Health Act 2021: any challenges ahead?

(3 days ago) WebNigeria has now embarked on a major change: on Jan 5, 2023, the Nigerian President signed the Mental Heath Bill 2021 into law, replacing the outdated 65-year-old …

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(23)00345-8/fulltext

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Nigeria’s new law shines spotlight on mental health care in Africa

(Just Now) WebThe law was Nigeria’s first mental health reform since its independence in 1960, with attempts to revise the law in 2003 and 2013 having failed. In the past, …

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-023-02536-9

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Mental health in Nigeria: A Neglected issue in Public Health

(7 days ago) WebNigeria. Public health. Mental health policies. Mental health law. 1. Introduction. Mental health is an integral part of health and well-being, and yet it's been …

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666535221000914

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From the Lunacy Act to the First Mental Health Act in …

(7 days ago) WebHere are five things to note about the Mental Health Act, 2021 –. 1. Mental health, not lunacy. The Act will redefine mental health in Nigeria, moving away from the term ‘lunatic’ to the more acceptable …

https://articles.nigeriahealthwatch.com/from-the-lunacy-act-to-the-first-mental-health-act-in-nigeria-five-takeaways/

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Mental health in Nigeria: A Neglected issue in Public Health

(3 days ago) WebFor Nigeria to have an efficient and effective integration of mental health services in public health, there is need for reform of the outdated existing laws and …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9461161/

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(PDF) A REFORM OF THE NIGERIAN MENTAL HEALTH LAW. WHAT …

(1 days ago) WebThis article explores the recent reform of the Nigerian Mental Health Law, which builds on the archaic Lunacy Act and an aborted attempt at revision in 2003. The …

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/370527577_A_REFORM_OF_THE_NIGERIAN_MENTAL_HEALTH_LAW_WHAT_HAS_THE_JANUARY_2023_LAW_CHANGED

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Community Psychiatry Care: An Urgent Need in Nigeria - PMC

(3 days ago) WebNigeria’s mental health policy was formulated in 1991, but it did not make adequate provision for community-based psychiatric care. Since there are only seven …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8148654/

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Pass the Mental Health Bill — Nigerian Mental Health

(2 days ago) WebThe new Mental Health Act is the first legislative reform adopted in the field since the country’s independence. Nigerian Mental Health was one of the leading forces to help secure the Act’s passage, which inaugurates new …

https://www.nigerianmentalhealth.org/passnigerianmhb

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Mental health system governance in Nigeria: challenges, …

(3 days ago) WebThe mental health policy of Nigeria is based on the principles of social justice and equity. Other principles include guaranteeing the rights of persons with …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5314752/

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F2 WHO-AIMS REPORT NIGERIA 23.07.07 - World Health …

(Just Now) WebThere is considerable neglect of mental health issues in the country. The existing Mental Health Policy document in Nigeria was formulated in 1991.It was the first policy addressing mental health issues and its components include advocacy, promotion, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation. Since its formulation, no revision has taken

https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/mental-health/who-aims-country-reports/nigeria_who_aims_report.pdf?sfvrsn=6bd16cef_3

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General 2 — Nigerian Mental Health

(3 days ago) WebOpen Letter to National Assembly to Pass Nigeria Mental Health Bill. After repeated failed attempts at legislative reform in 2003 and 2013, the National Assembly passed the …

https://www.nigerianmentalhealth.org/policy-briefs-open-letters

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Implementation of the Nigerian Mental Health Act 2021

(3 days ago) WebThe purpose of mental health legislation is to protect and promote the rights of people with mental disorders in both community and institutional settings while …

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpsy/article/PIIS2215-0366(23)00261-4/fulltext

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Mental Health Legislation and Involuntary Commitment in …

(6 days ago) WebBoth the Mental Health Act for Nigeria and South Africa‘s Mental Health Care Act would only allow involuntary commitment when the safety of the patient or others is in question, …

https://openscholarship.wustl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1022&context=law_globalstudies

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The new mental health legislation in Nigeria - Blueprint

(6 days ago) WebMental illnesses such as depression and anxiety are highly rampant in low‐ and middle‐income countries like Nigeria. People in Nigeria lack adequate knowledge …

https://blueprint.ng/the-new-mental-health-legislation-in-nigeria/

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Stigma and Mental Health in Nigeria: Some Suggestions for …

(5 days ago) WebKeywords: mental health, stigma, mental illness, law reform, legislation, rights, discrimination. 1. Introduction Nigeria has a population of about 180 million people. It is …

https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/234650863.pdf

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NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM Federal Ministry of …

(5 days ago) WebOur vision. A nation where optimal mental health and wellbeing of all persons is guaranteed. Mission. The mental health wellbeing of every Nigeria shall be continually …

http://www.health.gov.ng/Source/75/National-Mental-Health-Program

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NATIONAL POLICY FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES DELIVERY

(7 days ago) WebIn 1991, the Federal Government of Nigeria adopted a health policy which placed provision of mental health services at the Primary Health Care level. This policy updates that …

https://www.healthnews.ng/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/national_policy_for_mental_health_service_delivery.pdf

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Nigerian Mental Health

(7 days ago) WebConnecting Nigerians actively focused on advancing mental health. Nigerian Mental Health is a global community of mental health practitioners, with over 30 mental health …

https://www.nigerianmentalhealth.org/

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National Policy for Mental Health Service Delivery (2013)

(3 days ago) WebDescription Vision for the policy: The Government and people of Nigeria hereby reaffirm that health, including mental well being, is the inalienable right of every Nigerian, and that …

https://extranet.who.int/mindbank/item/3580

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Stigma and Mental Health in Nigeria: Some Suggestions for Law …

(4 days ago) WebNigeria has a significant number of people with mental health challenges. Unfortunately, this is perhaps the most neglected area of health in the country. This paper argues that …

https://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/JLPG/article/view/34236

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