…pregnancy details, and family consent records, while the defence argued Hernandez had mental health struggles and violent tendencies.

The Osun State Police Command has organised a mental health awareness lecture for its officers to promote psychological well-being, emotional resilience and effective service delivery. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi, to commemorate W…

…before, so I went and got two yesterday. Best in medical-surgical nursing. Best in mental health and psychiatric nursing."During a brief exchange with Legit.ng, she provided further details about her academic journey, confirming:"I gained admission into Fountain University in 2021 and graduated in 2026. I graduated wit…

…Officials did not reveal a motive behind the killing, but said Ryan Hanafin had no known mental health issues. Massachusetts police tipped the Vermont State Police Thursday afternoon to look out for Ryan Hanafin in the area roughly 170 miles northwest of Reading, a Boston suburb. He was taken into custody after Vermont…

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has stressed the need to make mental health care affordable and accessible to young Nigerians, warning that the cost of professional support often prevents young people from seeking help when they need it. The association also called for the integration of mental health services i…

…Onodjae The Editor of Vanguard, Mr Eze Anaba, has called for urgent action to address mental health challenges among young Nigerians, warning that stigma, limited access to care and the harmful effects of social media remain major concerns for youth wellbeing. Anaba made the call on Friday at the 4th Vanguard Mental He…

…programmes, including three new programmes in Community Health, Public Health and Environmental Health. “Here at Trinity University, we remain focused on ensuring that students are well-prepared for higher education and life beyond the classroom,” he said. The vice-chancellor said the university had also launched the T…

…boy, who was a minor, was not legally punished at the time but was ordered to receive mental health treatment. He is reportedly now living under the care of his great-grandfather. Watch the video below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial)

….As 4th Vanguard summit opens Friday By Sola Ogundipe Nigeria’s youth mental health crisis will come under sharp scrutiny as leading psychiatrists, public health experts and advocates press for stronger action on substance use, suicide, social isolation and the growing mental health pressures linked to social media an…

…a state of emergency on substance abuse, warning that the growing trend is worsening the mental health crisis and creating an unsafe society in Nigeria. Olajide, who is also the Chairman of the Mental Health Action Committee, Ogun State, stated this on Wednesday during a mental health awareness walk organised to commem…

…Mosque, Senior Staff Quarters, BSADP in Bauchi State. Aisha had openly shared her mental health struggles and su!cidal thoughts in X posts. Her posts escalated from October 1, 2026 until her d3ath a few days later. On October 4, at 11:44 pm, she wrote, "If I wake up I am going to be so mad." Two minutes later, she made…

…and had been diagnosed with Bipolar II disorder, which she sought treatment for in a mental health facility that year. Douglas was also battling cancer after receiving a diagnosis in 2010. Zeta-Jones then returned to a mental health facility in 2013 to continue treatment for bipolar. Around the same time, Douglas claim…

…executive Sam Altman has acknowledged the risks of using artificial intelligence for mental health support after being questioned about a woman who died by suicide following lengthy conversations with ChatGPT.In an interview with Vanity Fair, Altman was asked about Sophie, the 29-year-old daughter of journalist Laura R…

…the victim of a hit-and-run driver. Members of the public are urging the State Environmental Health Monitoring Unit (SEHMU) to urgently evacuate the body to prevent public health hazards.

By Chioma Obinna As Vanguard Newspapers holds its fourth Mental Health Summit in Lagos, stakeholders have warned that Nigeria’s Mental Health Act is dying from neglect, with critical provisions of the law remaining largely unimplemented amid a widening treatment gap and a severe shortage of mental health professionals.…

…breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Gbemi defends MC Fish's mental healthGbemi was clear that she was not attempting to cast MC Fish in a favourable light regarding his past marriage.Instead, she argued that he has acknowledged his wrongdoing and deserves the chance to move forward without cont…

…advising families to seek timely medical and psychosocial support for members exhibiting mental health challenges,” the statement added.

…of policymakers, health professionals and other stakeholders at the fourth Vanguard Mental Health Summit in Lagos, as attention turns to the mental health challenges confronting young Nigerians. The summit which holds on Friday, October 9, 2026, at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, with the theme, “Advancing Yo…

…well as her estranged husband, were among the witnesses who testified about her fragile mental health during the trial. During closing arguments, Reddington, Clancy's lawyer, said she had made numerous pleas for help before the killings but had received "lousy medical care" from the doctors she consulted. After the mur…

…or 14, the city's mayor announced in a move designed to protect children's education and mental health. The prohibition, announced on Wednesday, September 2, will go into effect next week. The change is part of a sweeping overhaul of the use of technology in the US's largest school district, which enrolls roughly 900,0…

…have warned against the use of AI in schools over concerns about harming children’s mental health and cognitive development, as well as environmental damage. AI use will only be allowed in high school, which begins in the ninth grade in the American school system, the source said. Even then, it will be limited to speci…

…I definitely had problems," she said. The singer also spoke about the connection between mental health struggles and social media culture, saying the combination can be particularly difficult to deal with.Doja addressed people online who have described her as "demonic," appearing to push back against the criticism and…

…identified as 49-year-old Queens resident Pamela Cisneros, who was known to have mental health issues, pulled two large knives from a bag bearing the logo of a well-known supermarket chain before threatening passersby in broad daylight, New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said. She then approached a 68-year-old…

…reacting to the move, the APN described the decision as a major milestone in Nigeria’s mental health reform, saying suicide should be approached primarily as a public health and mental health concern rather than a criminal offence. The association, however, said suicide prevention required a broader response because th…

Singer Selena Gomez accused of using mental health for financial gain Selena Gomez and her mother, Mandy Teefey, are facing accusations from investors who claim Gomez's name, influence and expected involvement were used to attract funding for mental health company Wondermind.Attorney Jeffrey Neiman, who represents the…