Nigeria Losing N1.2 Trillion Annually to Mental Health Gaps, Expert Warns
Professor Emmaneul Alhassan highlighted that Nigeria loses N1.2 trillion yearly due to mental health gaps, affecting economic growth. The lack of mental health professionals, stigma, and underfunding contribute to the crisis.
Urgent policy action is needed to expand training programs and increase recruitment to address the severe shortage of mental health workers in Nigeria.
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