Mental health group welcomes Senate move to decriminalise attempted suicide

Premium Times17 October 2026, 17:49 UTCNigeria

NMH and NSPAWG said criminalisation can discourage people experiencing suicidal distress and their families from seeking timely support. The post Mental health group welcomes Senate move to decriminalise attempted suicide appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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