Center for Mental Health Research & Initiative

Our vision is to become Africa's leading centre of excellence, delivering cutting-edge news, research, data, and services in the field of mental health.

[Center for Mental Health Research & Initiative @Cemhri]

Personality traits may play a much bigger role in mental health than previously believed, according to a new study. Researchers found that traits like neuroticism, agreeableness, and conscientiousness explain around a quarter of the overall risk for conditions such as depression, anxiety, and phobias. https://t.co/fytIcIOVxF

[Center for Mental Health Research & Initiative @Cemhri]

Cultural adaptation of compensatory cognitive training for Nigerian mental health services: a participatory approach balancing fidelity and contextual fit | Implementation Science Communications | Springer Nature Link
https://t.co/OLqvQu8TKy

[Center for Mental Health Research & Initiative @Cemhri]

The role of childhood maltreatment in the development of psychosis and persistent psychotic-like experiences: Evidence from Nigeria - ScienceDirect

https://t.co/3IIU5ZViAy

[Center for Mental Health Research & Initiative @Cemhri]

Latent class profiles of psychiatric comorbidity among substance-affected Nigerian adolescents: a population-based analysis | BMC Psychiatry | Springer Nature Link https://t.co/6fvbmvjr6B

[Center for Mental Health Research & Initiative @Cemhri]

Cultural adaptation of compensatory cognitive training for Nigerian mental health services: a participatory approach balancing fidelity and contextual fit | Implementation Science Communications | Springer Nature Link
https://t.co/OLqvQu8TKy

[Center for Mental Health Research & Initiative @Cemhri]

Mount Sinai Researchers Uncover a Substantial Genetic Component to Postpartum Psychosis, Advancing Understanding of Severe Maternal Mental Illness

https://t.co/Ix0s2M1ZIf

[Center for Mental Health Research & Initiative @Cemhri]

Mental-health research is too often invisible — it is time to change that.

Mental illness needs visibility more urgently than almost any other area of medicine and health care. A new award from Wellcome and Nature aims to raise its prominence. https://t.co/ouVvsG419M

[Center for Mental Health Research & Initiative @Cemhri]

A Century of Schizophrenia: One Disorder or Many?

https://t.co/Vp8pXL4Oit

[United Nations Geneva @UNGeneva]

🧡 Being a #parent is the most important job in the world — yet so many parents don't get the time and support they need.

Parental involvement shapes children's health, well-being & academic success.

When it's missing, kids become more vulnerable to mental health challenges.

[Center for Mental Health Research & Initiative @Cemhri]

Research priorities for oral health in people with severe mental ill-health https://t.co/ziY73gnzvD

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#TobaccoFreeFuture
#Worldnotobaccoday

[Center for Mental Health Research & Initiative @Cemhri]

#WorldNoTobaccoDay

[United Nations @UN]

We all face difficulties and it's completely normal to feel anxious, isolated or overwhelmed.

Small steps can help improve mental health:

Exercise 🏃
Mindfulness 🧘‍♀️
Healthy diet 🥗
Adequate sleep 😴

More from @WHO: https://t.co/SPDtLEQZ8B

#MentalHealthMonth

[Center for Mental Health Research & Initiative @Cemhri]

Global leaders press for faster action on NCDs and mental health https://t.co/qAansumCCY

[Center for Mental Health Research & Initiative @Cemhri]

Childhood trauma predicts higher risk of combined mental and physical illness in later life https://t.co/LU3v0rLq7A

[Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @DrTedros]

Noncommunicable diseases and mental health conditions account for 80% of all deaths globally. Yet the global response remains too fragmented – by disease, by sector, and by level of care.

We have an urgent task and a shared responsibility to deliver solutions – with urgency, equity and accountability: https://t.co/3bnmstBTxS #WHA79

[Dr Alexey Kulikov @KulikovUNIATF]

Nearly 1.2 billion people - that’s roughly 1 in 7 - struggled with a #mental disorder in 2023.

And a new study reveals a staggering 95.5% rise since 1990.

The biggest jumps? #Anxiety and #depression, which were also the most common disorders worldwide.

https://t.co/fEqpiQUyVm

[Center for Mental Health Research & Initiative @Cemhri]

Stronger improvements were observed among participants with higher education, matched language preference, female gender, faith-congruent facilitators, and those attending medium-sized congregations.
https://t.co/99pgQ3IJov

[Center for Mental Health Research & Initiative @Cemhri]

A study conducted in Lagos, Nigeria found that a single 15-minute mental health awareness session delivered to over 14,000 participants in religious institutions significantly improved mental health knowledge, stigma-related attitudes, and increased referral behaviour

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

Mental health affects everyone, but women often carry the heaviest burden, especially when it comes to anxiety and depression.

We must
🧠 Value mental health
📣 Address determinants
💪 Strengthen support

#MentalHealth matters 🔗 https://t.co/3f6s7ODB7d