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EPISODE · Oct 11, 2023 · 26 MIN

Nigeria and Mental Health Act: #BreakItDown

from Break it Down · host Nigeria Health Watch

In this episode, we dive into the world of mental health!  We have two incredible guests in the house: Chime Asonye, the lawyer-turned-mental health advocate and founder of Nigerian Mental Health, and the ever-inspiring Lucy Abeng, a lecturer passionate about mental health through her Mental Health for Youth Initiative.We served up insightful takes on the Nigeria Mental Health Survey and why it is time to decriminalise attempted suicides in the country. But that’s not all, folks! We also break down the barriers to mental health accessibility and spotlight the Nigeria Mental Health Act.So, if you’re a young soul looking to unravel the mysteries of mental health while having a blast, this episode is your golden ticket. Tune in, share the love, and let’s make mental health the coolest topic around! We are always happy to receive your feedback via [email protected] and because we are doing this as a community, you can also send us your comments as voice notes and we will include them in our episodes.  Send your voice notes via email or our WhatsApp number - +234 708 501 4676 Follow us across Social Media and engage with us using the hashtag - #BreakItDownPodcast.Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | Website

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In this episode, we dive into the world of mental health! We have two incredible guests in the house: Chime Asonye, the lawyer-turned-mental health advocate and founder of Nigerian Mental Health, and the ever-inspiring Lucy Abeng, a lecturer passionate about mental health through her Mental Health for Youth Initiative. We served up insightful takes on the Nigeria Mental Health Survey and why it is time to decriminalise attempted suicides in the country. But that’s not all, folks! We al...

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