Stakeholders Urge State Governments to Domesticate National Mental Health Act Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja The Mental Health Community has called on the State governments to domesticate the National Mental Health Act. It also cal
The Mental Health Community has called on the State governments to domesticate the National Mental Health Act.President Muhammad Buhari recently signed the National Mental Health Bill 2021 into law, marking a major milestone in Nigeria’s efforts to improve support for psychosocial wellbeing.
He said: “The mental health community came together to speak with one voice in support of the Bill. We now need Executive implementation, state governments to domesticate this legislation, and those contesting for elected office to make mental health a national priority.” He explained that the Act establishes human rights protections for those with mental health conditions, such as banning discrimination in housing, employment, medical, and other social services.
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