Mental health experts demand urgent action on Nigeria’s youth crisis

….As 4th Vanguard summit opens Friday
By Sola Ogundipe
Nigeria’s youth mental health crisis will come under sharp scrutiny as leading psychiatrists, public health experts and advocates press for stronger action on substance use, suicide, social isolation and the growing mental health pressures linked to social media and technology.
The 4th Vanguard Mental Health Summit on Friday October 9, at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, in Lagos is expected to focus attention on the widening gaps in mental healthcare for young Nigerians, particularly the need for earlier intervention, accessible services and stronger support systems.
The event is themed “Advancing Youth Mental Health in Nig...