FG Urged To Set Up Mental Health Desk At Police Stations
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The Federal Government has been urged to set up a mental health desk in police stations across the country in a bid to improve the medical condition of members of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).
The Mind Management Foundation spoke during a mental health awareness training organized for selected members of the police force in Lagos.
The event was part of activities marking World Mental Health Day.
Mental health issues are said to be prevalent among the armed forces, police, and other paramilitary bodies which is one of the reasons for the excesses in some of the personnel.
Foundation’s Country Director, Barr. Arinze Emmanuel alluded to the role of the police officers in protecting the lives of the citizens and enforcing law and order in the country, saying their mental health condition should be improved.
He said, “We found out that a lot of people are under immense pressure because of what they go through, that has now made mental health like a pandemic.
“We want to call on the government, corporate bodies and all concerned persons to look at this area, it is a major concern, it requires the attention of the authorities, media and corporate bodies to help us fight this dangerous trend.”
The Mind Management Foundation spoke during a mental health awareness training organized for selected members of the police force in Lagos.
The event was part of activities marking World Mental Health Day.
Mental health issues are said to be prevalent among the armed forces, police, and other paramilitary bodies which is one of the reasons for the excesses in some of the personnel.
Foundation’s Country Director, Barr. Arinze Emmanuel alluded to the role of the police officers in protecting the lives of the citizens and enforcing law and order in the country, saying their mental health condition should be improved.
He said, “We found out that a lot of people are under immense pressure because of what they go through, that has now made mental health like a pandemic.
“We want to call on the government, corporate bodies and all concerned persons to look at this area, it is a major concern, it requires the attention of the authorities, media and corporate bodies to help us fight this dangerous trend.”
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