Welcome to Asido Foundation
Your guide to optimal mental health and happiness.
There should be no more shame associated with mental illness, than there is for physical illnesses. Contact Us
Break the silence and secrecy around mental illness.
Stop the stigma and discrimination against affected persons and their families.
Persons with drug abuse problems require help and professional treatment. About Us
Helpline
The Asido Foundation is committed to providing psychosocial support to those in need during this COVID-19 crisis.To speak with one of our mental health professionals, please send the following information Kindly send your phone number, your city of residence and your concerns to 0902 8080 416 via SMS or WhatsApp We will call you shortly afterwards.
Mental Health Advocacy and Reforms
Capacity Building
Youth Mental Health activities
Mental illnesses are treatable
These disorders can affect any and everyone: from children to adolescents; adults to the elderly; male and female; rich or poor; regardless of religious creed, level of educational attainment, ethnicity or race.
However, it is poorly understood and several myths and misconceptions are pervasive. There is also a negative culture of silence, associated shame, stigma and discrimination against persons and their families affected by mental illness.
Service User Empowerment
It is also important to listen and empower service users – persons and their families who have had direct experience of living with a mental disorder, to tell their unique stories and push back against the enormous burden of shame, stigma and discrimination that they often have to suffer through.
Lack of Information
The lack of accurate information about mental health challenges and how to access care further worsens the lack of access to qualitative mental health care services in Nigeria. Thus, the majority of affected persons seek care from either traditional or spiritual healers, and in many instances, they are exposed to human rights abuses.
Way Forward
Yet we know that mental illnesses are treatable conditions and that cheap, qualitative and effective treatment options are available. But information about understanding these conditions, where to access care and how to help, are not easy to come by. Especially with the secrecy and hushed tones with which mental health challenges are discussed.
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