Barriers to the use of mental health services amongst men in Nigeria and the potential of digital mental health support

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Description: Objective Mental health problems are increasing. Nonetheless, the uptake of professional mental health support remains very low in Nigeria and other African countries, especially among men. This study explored the potential of digital mental health support in eliminating barriers to professional mental health services amongst men in Nigeria.
Prince Chiagozie Ekoh; Fidel Bethel Nnadi; Hope Nwabineli; Oluwagbemiga Oyinlola; C. E. Odo; Tochukwu Jonathan Okolie; Samuel C. Onuh; Emmanuel Onyebuchi Ugwu; Kusum Bhatta; Chinyere Onalu
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