Making
a Difference
Our vision is a world where young people in Nigeria can flourish because their mental health is valued by themselves and their community; have access to high quality rights based services as needed and are able to live to their full potential.
Making
a Difference
Our vision is a world where young people in Nigeria can flourish because their mental health is valued by themselves and their community; have access to high quality rights based services as needed and are able to live to their full potential.
“We are a youth-run and youth-focused mental health organisation. We are a community of young people who champion the fight against mental health-related stigma and create an environment that makes it possible for people to seek care for their mental health without fear of discrimination.
Resource
Centre
Mental health literacy is an important asset in our drive to reduce mental health stigma, and it begins with you. Our resource centre will provide you with relevant information and toolkits to improve your knowledge on mental health and mental health problems.
Learning Platform
learn about mental health, symptoms and treatments for the most common mental health conditions.
Blog
gain insights into mental health trending issues and expert views on topics
Our
Work
MANI is the one of the largest providers of counselling support services in Nigeria, with direct support given to over 45,000 persons, 70% of which are between the ages of 18 and 25. We also provide mental health training and workshops for schools, communities and workplaces. We endeavour to integrate evidence based practises and practice based evidence across our services and policy advocacy.
Crisis Support
Platform
Mass Mental Health Literacy Programming
Psychosocial Support for victims of Gender Based Violence
Workplace Mental Health Programmes for Small, Medium and Large Enterprises
Get
Involved!
Let us work together to bring about the change we desire in Nigeria’s Mental Healthcare. You can make an impact by volunteering your time in support of our services
Real life stories
“I found happiness in making new friends and learning new things.”
Read Hassan’s story and the strength he found in joining a support group.
Real life stories
“I found happiness in making new friends and learning new things.”
Read Hassan’s story and the strength he found in joining a support group.
The MANI
Forum
Join likeminds who are passionate about mental health. The MANI Forum provides an enthusiatic online community for you and a space for you to get your questions answered by professionals and peers.
Our
Impact
180,000+
subscribers to our social
media channels
4,411
subscribers to our daily
newsletters- Ruminations @ 5
3,000,000+
reach monthly
800+
toolkit downloads
53,000+
website views
120,000+
free counselling sessions
provided
3,800+
emergency cases attended
to 100% free
Get
Screened
If you are going through a tough time, you are not alone. Taking a mental health test can be the first step to getting the help you need.
Get
Screened
If you are going through a tough time, you are not alone. Taking a mental health test can be the first step to getting the help you need.
Latest
blog posts
Read our thought pieces and perspectives on mental health, and learn from the lived experiences of others.
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Newsletter
Join our community of over 5000 subscribers who enjoy positive notes from us on weekdays.
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make the difference
Your generous donations help us to reach more people affected by poor mental health with advice, support and information.