By RismadarVoice Media
January 1, 2026
Millions of Nigerians living in rural communities continue to face limited or no access to mental health care, as services remain concentrated in urban centres, primary health facilities lack trained personnel.
Across villages nationwide, mental health support is scarce, leaving conditions such as depression, anxiety undiagnosed and untreated. Long distance travels, high costs of living and low awareness further restrict access, while stigma discourages many families from seeking professional help.
Health workers warn that untreated mental health challenges are quietly affecting productivity, family stability, community wellbeing, particularly as economic pressures deepen.
Experts are urging the integration of mental health services into primary healthcare, alongside increased funding and public education, to ensure support reaches rural populations.
