Experts have warned that Nigeria's Mental Health Act is being neglected, with key provisions left unimplemented. This comes as the country faces a growing treatment gap and a shortage of mental health professionals. The 4th Vanguard Mental Health Summit, scheduled for October 9, 2026, in Lagos, will address these issues, focusing on youth mental health. Professor Taiwo Lateef Sheikh, a renowned psychiatrist, has repeatedly called for urgent implementation of the Act.
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