Decriminalising Attempted Suicide in Nigeria

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By Cynthia Umeh

Nigeria has taken an important step in the way it responds to suicide and mental health crises.

Exploring Mental Health as a Universal Human Right: Insights from The Sunshine Series' Annual Symposium 2023

By Cynthia Umeh

Interviewer: Did you attend The Sunshine Series' Annual Mental Health Symposium? 

Shades of Us: Yes! We not only attended, we were partners and screened our short film at the event. 

Interviewer: Why was it important for Shades of Us Storytelling Initiative for Africa and People of African descent (Shades Of Us) to be present at this symposium?

Shades of Us: We were present because it is a valuable opportunity for us to contribute to the discourse on mental health, collaborate with stakeholders, and use the power of storytelling to advocate for improved mental health support in African communities and for individuals of African descent.

 

Now let us take a comprehensive and fun journey through the key moments of this remarkable event.

The Sunshine Series Mental Health Symposium: Advocating for Mental Health Rights in Nigeria

Shades of Us at The Sunshine Series Mental Health Symposium in Abuja

By Cynthia Umeh

The Sunshine Series hosted its Annual Mental Health Symposium, ‘Mental Health as a Universal Human Right: A Multi-Stakeholder Perspective’ on October 26, 2023, to raise awareness of mental health as a universal right and foster mental health education in Nigeria.