Vanguard summit: Nigeria risks losing gains of Mental Health Act, experts warn

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Experts at Vanguard's fourth Mental Health Summit warn that Nigeria risks losing gains made under its Mental Health Act because key provisions remain largely unimplemented. They cite a widening treatment gap and a severe shortage of mental health professionals.

By Chioma Obinna As Vanguard Newspapers holds its fourth Mental Health Summit in Lagos, stakeholders have warned that Nigeria’s Mental Health Act is dying from neglect, with critical provisions of the law remaining largely unimplemented amid a widening treatment gap and a severe shortage of mental health professionals. The 4th Vanguard Mental Health Summit, scheduled […] The post Vanguard summit: Nigeria risks losing gains of Mental Health Act, experts warn appeared first on Vanguard News.