Expert Urges Mental Health Support for Nigerian Military Personnel
Dr. Funk Olofin, a psychologist at a clinic in Abuja and a senior lecturer at Baze University, highlighted the urgent need for mental health support systems for military and paramilitary personnel in Nigeria. She stressed that 60% of retired personnel experience significant psychological distress within the first year of retirement due to limited access to mental health programs.
Dr. Olofin emphasized the importance of mental health care to help personnel transition successfully and maintain emotional well-being. A workshop led by Ijeoma Akwara aims to provide compulsory rehabilitation and transition assistance for retired senior officers.
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