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The aim is to evaluate the utilization and awareness of school-based mental health services in Nigerian urban areas.

March 2, 2026Open Access

Assessing School-Based Mental Health Services in Nigerian Urban Enclaves: A Pilot Project Evaluation

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Pilot project finds low awareness of mental health services in students, suggesting need for improved training and outreach.

The aim is to evaluate the utilization and awareness of school-based mental health services in Nigerian urban areas.
Conducted surveys with 120 students to assess mental health service awareness.
Conducted interviews with 15 participants for in-depth insights.
Utilized a mixed-methods approach comprising both quantitative and qualitative data.
Only 43% of students were aware of available mental health services.
Barriers identified include stigma and concerns about confidentiality.
The project pinpointed critical areas for improving service provision and awareness.

Ezenwechukwu et al. (2005) studied this question.

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