•Prof. Taiwo Obindo The Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria has raised concerns over the state of the country’s mental health system, warning that widespread neglect, economic hardship, and structural barriers are worsening mental health conditions. The association said this in a communiqué signed by its President, Prof Taiwo Obindo, and S...
Nigeria is grappling with an alarming drug crisis, with a United Nations report revealing that 14.4 per cent of its population aged 15 to 64 (nearly triple the global average) abuse drugs. Startlingly, one in five drug users suffers from disorders requiring urgent treatment. Also, psychiatric studies show that 82.5 per cent of boys in [&hellip...

