Nigeria, Rwanda Observe World Mental Health Day
Nations are commemorating World Mental Health Day with a focus on people living with schizophrenia - a long term disorder of the brain which affects how a person thinks, feels and acts.
World Mental Health Day.
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Nigeria:
Mental Illness As a Time Bomb
Independent (Lagos), 9 October 2014
As the World Mental Health Day is observed today, Tayo Ogunbiyi, a public affairs commentator, examines the condition and hopes that the barriers posed by stigmatization,… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Lagos Seeks Support for People With Mental Illness
Guardian, 9 October 2014
AS the nations commemorate World Mental Health Day (WMHD) Friday, the Lagos State Government has appealed for emotional and practical support for people living with schizophrenia -… Read more »
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Rwanda:
Mental Health Day Focuses On Schizophrenia
Focus, 9 October 2014
Rwanda and the United Nations highlight schizophrenia among mental disorders as they prepare to celebrate the World Mental Health Day this Friday, October 10, under the theme… Read more »
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10 October 2014
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World Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October every year, with the overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues around the world ... see more »
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10 October 2014
- Author:
- WHO
- Publisher:
- WHO
- Publication Date:
World Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October every year, with the overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues around the world ... see more »