Mental health: Nigeria’s action gap comes under scrutiny

Vanguard News | 09-10-2026 01:26am |

The 4th Vanguard Mental Health Summit is holding today at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. The summit brings together policymakers, psychiatrists, health professionals, security and correctional authorities, regulators, media, and other stakeholders. It aims to scrutinize Nigeria's response to mental health challenges facing young people, with the theme 'Advancing Youth Mental Health in Nigeria through Access, Action and Advocacy'. The event comes amid growing concerns over depression, suicide, substance abuse, anxiety, trauma, social isolation, and psychological pressures confronting young Nigerians.

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