Nigerian Mental Health #SuicideNotCrimeNG

Weekly Mental Health News | November 2–7, 2026 This past week: mental health awareness, teacher wellbeing, emergency response and inclusive mental healthcare. How are you showing up for your mental health? 💚 #MentalHealthMatters #EndTheStigma #NigerianMentalHealth

Weekly Mental Health News | October 26–31, 2026 This past week: police officers' mental wellbeing, early intervention, substance abuse prevention and mental health support in Nigerian universities. How are you showing up for your mental health? 💚 #NigerianMentalHealth

Weekly Mental Health News | Oct 19–24, 2026 This past week: mental health research, drug abuse awareness, and improved access to care. How are you showing up for your mental health? 💚 #MentalHealthMatters #EndTheStigma #NigerianMentalHealth #WellnessForAll

"Depression is one of the causes of suicidal distress, and a survivor requires mental health care, not prison." — Sen. (Dr.) Dayo Faduyile As the bill moves to public hearings, Senate medical voices agree: care, not criminalisation! #SuicideNotCrimeNG #NMH

Weekly Mental Health News | Oct 12–17, 2026 This past week: suicide law reform, human rights, and tackling mental health stigma. How are you showing up for your mental health? 💚 #MentalHealthMatters #EndTheStigma #NigerianMentalHealth #WellnessForAll

The Suicide Prevention Bill (SB 730) has officially passed its second reading in the Senate, championed by sponsor Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong Swipe to watch the moment it happened as Nigeria takes a vital step toward ensuring the state's response to survivors is protection.

Weekly Mental Health News | Oct 5–10, 2026 This past week: affordable mental healthcare, school counselling, and expanding access to care. How are you showing up for your mental health? 💚 #MentalHealthMatters #EndTheStigma #NigerianMentalHealth #WellnessForAll

This World Mental Health Day, we’re shifting focus to where real change starts: with those who have lived it. Lived expertise is expertise. When we truly listen to and center lived experiences, we move from passive awareness to meaningful action. #NigerianMentalHealth

Ahead of #WMHD2026, @NigerianMH, led by @debbieomage_, joined the High-Level Roundtable on Suicide Decriminalisation & Crisis Support, convened by @ToyinSaraki, @NorAmbNigeria & @AusHCAbuja. We're driving legislative reform & helpline expansion to ensure #SuicideNotCrimeNG! 🇳🇬

Weekly Mental Health News | Sep 28–Oct 3, 2026 This past week: suicide prevention, telepsychiatry, and youth mental health. How are you showing up for your mental health? 💚 #MentalHealthMatters #EndTheStigma #NigerianMentalHealth #WellnessForAll

Happy Independence Day, Nigeria!🇳🇬 We stand for unity and mental health awareness this October. Hope and help are always within reach. #HappylndependenceDay #Nigeria #NigerianMentalHealth

Weekly Mental Health News | Sep 21–26, 2026 This past week: suicide law reform, cannabis and mental health, moral injury among security personnel, and postpartum mental health. How are you showing up for your mental health? 💚 #MentalHealthMatters #NigerianMentalHealth

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Weekly Mental Health News | Sep 14–19, 2026 This past week: suicide prevention, nurses’ welfare, men’s mental health, and support for security personnel. How are you showing up for your mental health? 💚 #MentalHealthMatters #EndTheStigma #NigerianMentalHealth #WellnessForAll

Weekly Mental Health News | Sep 7–12, 2026 This past week: suicide prevention, support for children affected by conflict, sleep and mental health, and driver wellbeing. How are you showing up for your mental health? 💚 #MentalHealthMatters #EndTheStigma #NigerianMentalHealth

Join Chime Asonye, Founder of Nigerian Mental Health, at ASADS’ Mental Health Speaks 8 as he shares key insights on Accessing Grants, Funding, and Support for Mental Health Initiatives 📍 Venue: Google Meet 🔗 Link: bit.ly/MENTALHEALTHSPEAKS8 See flyer for more details

As we mark #WorldSuicidePreventionDay 2026, we reaffirm our commitment to reforming outdated laws and establishing supportive, health-first care systems across Nigeria. Suicide is a public health priority, not a crime. #SuicideNotCrimeNG #NigerianMentalHealth

Weekly Mental Health News | Aug 31–Sep 5, 2026 This past week: healthier workplaces, suicide law reform, and mental health support for young girls. How are you showing up for your mental health? 💚 #MentalHealthMatters #EndTheStigma #NigerianMentalHealth #WellnessForAll