Why HappinessNg?
With a population of over 200 million, Nigeria has fewer than 1,000 registered psychiatrists to support its people.
This critical shortage leaves millions without access to adequate mental health care.
In 2016, UNICEF reported that one in six young Nigerians aged 15 to 24 struggles with mental health challenges such as anxiety, stress, and depression. Globally, nearly 800,000 people die by suicide each year, with Nigeria’s suicide rate at 6.11 per 100,000 people.
Despite these alarming statistics, Nigeria’s mental health system remains underdeveloped, unable to meet the growing needs of its youth. This lack of support often leads to prolonged mental health challenges and unhealthy coping mechanisms.
HappinessNg is bridging the gap by providing culturally sensitive mental health support, raising awareness, and tackling the stigma surrounding mental health issues. Our mission is to empower Nigerian youth to manage and overcome challenges like anxiety, stress, and depression, preventing these issues from escalating into more severe outcomes, including suicide.
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Depression is a common mental disorder that presents with a depressed mood, decreased energy, loss of interest, disturbed sleep and appetite, low self-esteem, poor concentration in carrying out daily activities, and guilt feelings. Depression is a public health concern with a prevalence rate of 3.9%; approximately 7 million Nigerians are suffering it.
Our Core Values
Our Core Values are summed up in the acronym C.A.R.E
Community
Accountability
Respect
Empathy
Community
At HappinessNg, we believe that every individual desires social connection and a sense of belonging. This helps people feel safe, heard, and NOT ALONE.
Accountability
At HappinessNg, we believe the world would be a better place if we all took responsibility for our actions and practice accountability in our daily decisions.
Respect
At HappinessNg, we believe EVERY INDIVIDUAL deserves to give respect to others as well as be respected, no matter your age, status, or background.
Empathy
At HappinessNg, we believe Empathy provides an emotional bridge that promotes prosocial behavior.
Who We Are
HappinessNg is a mental health and well-being organization providing culturally relevant mental health support to Nigerian youth.
We tackle local barriers and stigma that prevent young people from seeking help, while offering safe spaces to access professional counseling and support.
Our focus is on prevention and early intervention to promote healthier futures.
Our Goal
Our Goal is for every (young) person to feel inspired to LIVE FULLY, understand how to handle negative emotions, experiences, and feelings, and overcome depression, anxiety, and suicide.
Our Mission
Our Mission is to address and curb the underlying factors fueling the upsurge of anxiety, depression, and suicide amongst young people, in line with Goal 3 of the Sustainable Development Goals.
Our Vision
Our Vision is to help individuals achieve one of life’s most important goals – HAPPINESS.
Join Our Free Online Community
A supportive space where members connect, share, and uplift each other with emotional, mental, and social support. Participate in Rant O’clock, our monthly virtual session, where peers come together to vent, release stress, and offer each other valuable psychosocial support in a safe and understanding environment.
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