Amity Centre for Mental Health Promotes Awareness in Lagos

Mental health experts urged Nigerians to break the stigma surrounding mental illness and seek professional help during a community awareness program organized by the Amity Centre for Mental Health on Saturday at Gracefield Island, Lekki, Lagos, to commemorate World Mental Health Day. The event featured a community walk, vital signs checks, and a Pilates session, emphasizing the connection between physical and mental health.

Dr. Oluwafunmilayo Ilori, founder of the center and a practitioner in New Jersey, stated that the initiative aimed to raise awareness of mental health conditions, eliminate stigma, and connect individuals with support services. She highlighted the importance of public awareness in ensuring understanding and support for those with mental health challenges.

A mental health advocate at the event stressed the need for open discussions about mental health struggles and called for greater awareness of postpartum depression. Dr. Komolafe Ayo identified biological, psychological, and social factors as contributors to mental health conditions.