WHO and others discuss the importance of mental health awareness

The World Health Organization estimates that 20% of Nigerians, or about 40 million people, suffer from mental illness.

This is because industry professionals are advocating for greater attention to mental health issues in the country.

Mental health is one that is not given the attention it deserves in Nigeria

The World Health Organization estimates that only about three percent of the government’s health sector budget goes to mental health issues.

The room was full of colorfully dressed people who have come for what the convener called serious discussions focused on mental health

Speakers include advocates, mental health professionals, advocates and thought leaders.

The convener says that the topic identity will examine questions such as: “who are you, really? relationship between identity and mental health?

Some of the topics covered are the impact of trauma on self-perception, the role that multicultural experiences play in shaping identity, and others.

Last year’s theme was the mind behind the mask.

There were participants who also joined online.