Nigerian Lawmakers Advocate Mental Health Education in Schools

Nigerian lawmakers, led by Dr. Ipalibo Banigo, are pushing for mental health awareness in schools to tackle the increasing psychological and emotional issues impacting students' education across Nigeria and Africa. Banigo emphasized the critical link between mental health and academic performance, highlighting issues like academic burnout, substance abuse, and emotional distress among students and teachers.

The initiative aims to integrate mental health education into the national curriculum, train educators and counselors, and establish mental health support systems in schools to promote students' intellectual and emotional development.