MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Presented by:
Arinze Chinonso and Dominion Iria Ambrose Alli University Medical School In conjunction with Precious Gems Charity (UK) Edo State, Nigeria

A person scavenges for food in a littered area near a statue, with a building and parked cars in the background.
Individuals with mental- related issues are often abandoned by their families and roam around the streets.
A person sits on a stone surface, holding their hands, with a bottle beside them, amidst lush greenery.
Alcohol is a common source of substance abuse in Edo State.
A person sitting outdoors, holding a cigarette, next to green plants and a stone pathway.
Use of marijuana and other substances occurs predominantly among the youth population.
In a classroom, several children observe adults speaking, with a chalkboard and sunlight filtering through windows.
An outreach by the Christian Medical and Dental Association to public school children educating them on the dangers of drug abuse. Early education is important.
Entrance to a medical facility, featuring a gated entrance and a sign indicating it is a Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital in Benin City.
A Federal neuropsychiatric hospital in Benin City provides care for the mentally ill. These services reduce the number of mentally- challenged individuals roaming the streets.
Sign for Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital located in Edo State, Nigeria, indicating its address and purpose.
The Department of Psychiatry at Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital has been a major help in alleviating mental-related issues.

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