Group Marks World Mental Health Day with Awareness Campaign in Abuja

The group organized an event in Abuja to raise awareness about mental health and substance use among young people, emphasizing the importance of therapy and healthy coping mechanisms. Notable speakers included Ngozi Ib, Azubuik Ishiekwen, Femi Babafemi, Franci Okogun, and Abdumalik Yahya.
The initiative aimed to promote open conversations about mental health, provide alternative outlets for stress, and encourage early intervention to prevent drug use. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) pledged support for school-based awareness campaigns to reduce drug use among youths.
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