Mental healthcare in Nigeria. Webinar with Prof Oye Gureje & Prof Roger Makanjuola 12th December 5pm (Nigeria time)

[Ike Anya]

“Are you mad?” “Your head is not correct!” “Possessed by the devil!”

These are phrases often spoken within the Nigerian culture. Although these words are sometimes said harmlessly, they are commonly not well informed. Information on mental healthcare in Nigeria is lacking, and there is significant neglect and lack of a good understanding of mental health issues and healthcare in Nigeria.

While well-established treatments exist internationally for mental health, and the World Health Organization (WHO) continues to work to make mental health a global development priority, there is still a lack of information in Nigeria regarding mental healthcare.

This webinar will explore the current state of mental healthcare in Nigeria; the state and role of research on mental healthcare development and delivery in Nigeria; the workforce situation in mental healthcare delivery in Nigeria; and the role of Government in mental healthcare delivery. 

Saturday, December 12, 2015 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. UK time |5:00p.m – 6:30 p.m. Nigeria time

Register here

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2559374268604167938

Ike

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[Sierra Townsend]

The viewpoints of African Americans on mental health is pretty similar to those of the Nigerian culture. Many of the beliefs that Nigerians have about mental health are the same stigmas African Americans have about different mental health disorders.Comparing the two healthcare systems shows the vast difference of medical care that is being given to Africans and Americans. In the US we have more excess to mental health resources that may not be a necessity for Nigerians based upon cultural beliefs. As a health care provider I believe that more should be done to help other continents and countries build up their healthcare system.