The Federal Neuro-psychiatric Hospital Yaba, has urged Nigerians to ensure that the human rights of persons with mental health condition are not violated.
He said that the human rights of anyone should not be violated because of one’s mental health condition. He said that 25 to 30 per cent of the world population were living with one diagnosable mental health condition or the other, saying that the health condition could happen to anyone at anytime.Owoeye also restated the commitment of the hospital to ensure that people have access to quality mental healthcare services in Nigeria.”According to the World Health Organization , mental health is a basic human right for all people.
Dr Olufumilayo Akinola, a Consultant Psychiatrist, said that the WMHD offered an opportunity for people and the country at large to improve their knowledge and drive action about mental health.