Suicides: NGO Seeks Mental Health Assistance, Psychological Support For Youths - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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May 18, 2019
Worried by the rising cases of suicide among Nigeria’syouths, an NGO, Peace, Unity, Security and Development , has called for moreassistance in the areas of mental health care and psychological support forthat group.
The Director of PUSD, Kayode Bolaji, made the call onFriday in Jos, during a programme it organised for youths and other criticalstakeholders on the social development chain.
The programme was aimed at mobilising youths toparticipate in peace building, economic growth and security processes.
The PUSD official said that the programme was alsogeared towards ensuring youths had enabling environment to influence importantdecisions to minimise the withdrawal syndrome and subsequent frustration.
In his remarks, the Director General of NOA, GarbaAbari, tasked youths to shun drug abuse and build their capacities throughformal education and skills acquisition.