Mental health, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO), is a “state of well-being in which the individual realises his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community”.
However, the global health body estimates that every one in four Nigerians have a form of mental health illness. In other words, about 60 million Nigerians have a mental illness.
Also, data from a recent international survey by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and Gallup, revealed that young people in Nigeria are facing a mental health challenge, with one in six young Nigerians aged 15 -24 saying they often feel depressed, have little interest in doing things, or are worried, nervous or anxious.
