Minister unveils policy on mental health, suicide prevention

Co-ordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Ali Pate has unveiled the “National Mental Health Policy” and the “National Suicide Prevention Strategic Framework” in Abuja yesterday.

The Minister commended the team that worked on the policy documents noting that they had worked extensively and invested in it.

He further noted that the policy was a followup to the resolution at the #NCH64 to “Adopt and implement the National Suicide Prevention Strategic Framework in the 36 States of the Federation and FCT.”

“Good mental health, including emotional, psychological, and social well-being of every Nigerian is an essential factor in the Renewed Hope Agenda of Mr President,” he explained.

The Minister promised to implement the policies by promoting understanding of mental health conditions and increasing access to healthcare for those who need it.