Vanguard Mental Health Summit: Distracted driving, social media threaten road safety, mental health – FRSC

… Urges youth-friendly mental health services, stronger online safeguards By Chioma Obinna
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has warned that social media distractions, emotional distress and excessive digital engagement could undermine road safety and young people’s mental wellbeing, calling for stronger mental health support and responsible technology use. The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, Shehu Mohammed, said mental and emotional wellbeing had a direct bearing on safe driving, warning that motorists distracted by social media notifications, online arguments or emotional distress could endanger themselves and other road users. Mohammed, who was Chairman of the 4th Vangua...