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Why Mental Health Needs to Be Part of Nigeria’s Development Agenda

festusur · 2025-06-28T18:22:28.989615+01:00

Nigeria’s youth face increasing pressure — unemployment, school stress, family expectations, and constant social media comparisons. Yet, mental health conversations are still often met with shame or silence. But how can we build a thriving nation if the minds of our young people are breaking down? <p data-start="2685"…

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Nigeria’s youth face increasing pressure — unemployment, school stress, family expectations, and constant social media comparisons. Yet, mental health conversations are still often met with shame or silence. But how can we build a thriving nation if the minds of our young people are breaking down?

Therapy is expensive. Support systems are few. But awareness is rising, and platforms like SheWritesWoman and Mentally Aware Nigeria are helping. We need more than talk — we need access. What do you think will truly change things?

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