He explained that regular check-ups can help identify early signs of mental health issues.
The Nasarawa State government has mandated state residents to vaccinate their dogs to guard against rabies and prevent the spread of the disease
“One in eight people globally lives with a mental health condition, with women and young people impacted the most,” said UN secretary general António Guterres.
He also appealed to individuals, groups and organisations to assist, saying that government alone cannot do it.
As World Mental Health Day is observed globally on October 10, many organizations are sharing resources that can aid in improving and stabilizing mental health.
The International Community of Red Cross has provided 10,000 mental health and psychosocial support services to 10,000 traumatised victims in Borno in eight years.
Ekiti Chief Judge John Adeyeye has urged female lawyers to use existing laws to help reduce the stigmatisation of people with mental illness.
The world health body says around 11 people per 100,000 die by suicide yearly in Africa.
