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Written for people here, checked against WHO and Africa CDC guidance. Information, not a diagnosis: if you are unwell, find the right doctor.
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Mental health · 4 min read
Stress, anxiety and low mood: when it is more than a hard week
Mental health problems are common and treatable. Talking to a professional is private, and it works.
Emergency numbers
767 works in Lagos State; 112 is the national number. Numbers change: please check locally. If a number does not connect, go straight to the nearest hospital.