Mental disorders have been on the rise globally with an estimated 970 million people worldwide living with a mental disorder, making it a leading cause of disability worldwide. Nigeria is no exception to this concerning trend as the evolving political, economic, environmental, and sociocultural determinants continue to contribute to the burden in the country. The complex interplay of these determinants necessitates a comprehensive approach to addressing the growing mental health crisis in the country. To address this need, we partnered with The Centre for Journalism Innovation & Development (CJID) and the Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria (APN) to create a mental health reporting toolkit and a complementary mental health reporting workshop for media professionals in Nigeria.

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Goal: To reduce stigma and increase awareness by building the capacity of media professionals for effective, responsible, and ethical mental health reporting in Nigeria.

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Objectives

(1) To equip media professionals with knowledge and skills for accurate and balanced reporting on mental health topics in Nigeria.

(2) To educate media professionals on mental health and the mental health landscape in Nigeria. 

(3) To enhance and prioritize reporting on the mental health experiences of vulnerable populations in Nigeria. 

(4) To support the mental well-being of media professionals in Nigeria.