Bachelorette at 29-01-2012 10:17 PM (13 years ago)
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To ensure full implementation of its Mental Health Policy, the Lagos State Ministry of Health, has concluded plans to begin mental health screening at various motor parks across the state.
The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Jide Idris who disclosed this while briefing journalists in Lagos on the ministry’s 2012 activities, said the policy which is all encompassing, will also deal with various mental health challenges such as depression. According to him, the exercise is part of the State Government’s policy to guarantee free treatment of mental disorders at all levels of care.
Idris who lamented the discrimination associated with mental disorders, explained that mental health also includes issues such as depression, work stress and anxiety as well as drug related. problems.
He said: “ The exercise will take care of anxiety, work-related stress and road accidents through adequate checks for drug use and alcohol consumption. These illnesses may not necessarily be psychosis but untreated minor mental illnesses which affect the quality of life.
We want to look at the issues of drugs and alcohol and how it affects morbidity and mortality. It will also include screening for diabetes and hypertension. We will also want to break discrimination associated with mental health. Apart from free screening, persons with mental cases will be offered referral to specialist services for further assessment, treatment and care if they require”.
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Posted: at 29-01-2012 10:17 PM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac
donspike01 at 30-01-2012 12:21 AM (13 years ago) (m)
i really support this...with the rate of accident on road. we need to know the mental strength of this driver.who know who one stupid driver will knock off the road next due to bad driving
Posted: at 30-01-2012 12:21 AM (13 years ago) | Newbie
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