Disability and Mental Ill-Health-Implications for Social Policy and Recommendations in Nigeria

Adeoye O. Oyewole

doi:10.52589/AJSSHR-00STOL2V

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Disability and Mental Ill-Health-Implications for Social Policy and Recommendations in Nigeria

African Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Research

Vol. 5Issue 12022pp. 1–10Published 22 January 2022

DOI 10.52589/AJSSHR-00STOL2V

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Abstract:

The conceptual definition of disability has been predicated on the quest to balance the medical paradigm with the equally relevant social paradigm of disability. In this paper, I review current models of disability and their impact on interrelationships between disability and mental health disorders within the context of African socio-cultural concepts. I also propose a mental health paradigm through the biopsychosocial model in the management of the complex issues associated with disability. Health workers collaborating with religious and socio-cultural institutions can identify those at risk of grave mental health consequences and offer support to the individual and the family through proper counselling and guidance.

Keywords:Biopsychosocial counselling disability health Africa

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