Professor Taiwo Lateef Sheikh, a leading psychiatrist and professor of psychiatry and psychopharmacology at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, has warned that Nigeria's neglect of mental health is threatening social stability, weakening public trust, and deepening despair among young people. Speaking at the 4th Vanguard Mental Health Summit held at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, Sheikh called on the Federal Government to implement the National Mental Health Act 2021 and expand access to affordable care, particularly at the community level. He cautioned that untreated psychological distress could weaken families, fracture communities, and erode confidence in public institutions. His presentation was titled "Mental Health as Social Capital: The Hidden Wealth of Nations."
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