CLIMHAF UNDERWAYS RESEARCH FOR EVIDENCED-BASED PREVENTIVE INTERVENTIONS AND PROBLEM SOLVING ON MENTAL HEALTH
The Cope and Live Mental Health Awareness Foundation Resource Centre has commenced a comprehensive research survey. The survey’s primary objective is to establish a practical and achievable framework for the development of evidence-based treatment and preventive interventions in the field of mental health. This initiative was unveiled to journalists in Enugu on November 6, 2024, by the Executive Director, Reverend Chukwudiebube Nwachukwu.
The survey comprises two distinct segments. The first segment focuses on unraveling violent behaviours, identifying their underlying causes, and examining their impacts on individuals and communities. The second segment centres on the effects of incarceration on female inmates.
Rev. Nwachukwu further highlighted the survey’s focus on the low level of knowledge and awareness regarding mental health in Nigeria. The survey’s primary objectives are to address this issue through an evidence-based approach. The research aims to elucidate the underlying causes, risks, and protective factors associated with mental health conditions. Additionally, it seeks to advance the development and implementation of early interventions, enhance treatment options, and increase accessibility to care for those in need.
In unraveling Violent Behaviour, its root causes, and consequences on individuals and communities, the team comprises experts in mental health and PREVENT Serious and Organised Crime (SOC) Policing, youth crime, and societal misconduct. In the area of the Effects of Incarceration on Female Inmates, the Research Survey team will collaborate with partners to conduct a credible survey based on evidence for joint problem-solving.
Mental Health Research Surveys play a pivotal role in advancing our understanding of mental health conditions and their impacts on individuals and society. The Research Survey will also lead to the identification of root causes, risks, and protective factors to pave the way for evidence-based preventive interventions and explore neurological brain behaviour to address health disparities.
However, he expressed regret that mental health research surveys face significant underfunding and under-prioritisation by governments, organisations, ministries, departments, and agencies worldwide. He argued that, “This neglect hinders our ability to capitalise on breakthroughs achieved in other healthcare domains and emphasises the transformative potential of mental health to reshape individuals’ lives and enhance their overall well-being”.
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