Dr Rasheed Odunola, the Director of Health Services, University of Ilorin, has admonished Nigerians to take adequate care of their mental health by avoiding stress and drug abuse.
Odunola told newsmen on Thursday in Ilorin that mental health disorder is now rampant in Nigeria due to needless stress, drug abuse and over ambition.
He advised parents to pay greater attention to their children and wards, while appealing to parents to shun pressurizing their children to study a course against their will.
He also warned parents against pushing youths to acquire wealth illegally without questioning the source of such wealth.
Odunola encouraged people to imbibe the habit of eating fruits and vegetables in addition to eating well, drinking well, thinking well and having enough rest.
The expert advised that children should be monitored to avoid head injury that can affect their mental welbeing.
According to him, those with mental illness history or cases in their family should consider medical check-up from time to time to prevent avoidable mental problems. (NAN)
