Nigeria: Social media, helpful but significant risk for mental health, suicide

A mental health specialist, Professor Adesanmi Akinsulore, has cautioned that while social media can be helpful for self-expression and connection in daily life, there are also significant risks to mental health and suicide, particularly from cyberbullying, sleep deprivation, and social comparison.

Speaking at The Still Waters (TSW) Mental Health Foundation Summit featuring the theme “Navigating the Storm: Unravelling the Intricacies of Suicide Among Students” at the…