By Chioma Obinna
Irked by increasing incidences of suicide in Nigeria, one of the leading betting companies in the country, Bet9ja has called for increased awareness and treatment as well as social support for people with mental disorders with a view to making the society a better place for all.
Making the call at a mental health conference in Lagos, Managing Director, Bet9ja Ayo Ojuroye said: “This year, the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) has decided to make “suicide prevention” the main theme of World Mental Health Day.
Suicide is a global public health problem that deserves the attention of all the actors in the field of mental health, including scientific and professional organizations, organizations for mental health users and their families, and universities. It deserves the attention of everyone, and the government should craft policies and directives aimed at establishing strategies to prevent suicide and promote the public’s mental…
Source: Vanguard Newspaper
