Naija Minds Speak: Exploring Mental Health Care in Nigeria
Naija Minds Speak: Exploring Mental Health Care in Nigeria
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Exploring Nigeria's mental health care system through interviews with professionals & stakeholders to break stigma and foster mental health awareness naijamindsspeak.substack.com
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The podcast focuses on themes such as mental health stigma, access to mental health care, and personal recovery journeys. Episodes feature discussions on the challenges facing mental health professionals in Nigeria, the impact of cultural beliefs on mental health, and personal testimonials from individuals navigating their mental health journeys.
Exploring Nigeria’s mental health care system through interviews with professionals & stakeholders to break stigma and foster mental health awareness
In this episode, we speak with Sendi Danjuma Dafwat, a Nigerian psychologist and mental health advocate with expertise in trauma-informed care, particularly in addressing insurgency-related trauma. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Science in Social and Terrorism Psychology.
Sendi is a recognized advocate with experience in humanitarian leadership. She specializes in addressing gender-based violence in crises and is committed to raising awareness, challenging stigma, and creating safe spaces for intersex individuals across Nigeria and beyond.
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* Intersex Nigeria
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