World Suicide Prevention Day: Make therapy accessible, Real Warri Pikin urges FG

Nigerian Comedian, Anita Asuoha, popularly known as “Real Warri Pikin”, has urged the Federal Government to enhance the accessibility and affordability of therapists for Nigerians undergoing suicidal crisis or those bereaved by the scourge.

Real Warri Pikin made the announcement in a video aired on her verified Instagram account, @realwarripikin on Sunday, 10th October, 2023.

The comedian, who confessed that she tried suicide in June 2018, stated that suicide is real and must be taken seriously.

World Suicide Prevention Day is an awareness day held annually on September 10 to promote worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides.

She stated that it was past time for the government and every individual to stand up and ensure that this was checked and that victims have access to therapists as soon as possible.

“It is world suicide prevention day. Do you know that more than 700,000 people die due to committing suicide each year, that means every four seconds people die.

“It is alarming, we need to come together to prevent suicide, it is real. I have been there.

“I advise government to make suicide therapists accessible and affordable for victims. Therapy is expensive, then I couldn’t afford it but I can afford it now. Let us consider those who cannot afford it.

“Another way to tackle it is, let us normalise talking about it, mental health challenge is real, everything is not spiritual,” she said.

The comedian advised Nigerians to check on their loved ones and always use kind words when communicating with people.

“Be kind to one another with your words, let’s reduce tough love which comes from a place of concern and love. It is not good.

“Let us check on our friends, don’t assume they are okay.

“Things are truly hard but suicide is not an option. Let us come together to prevent suicide,” she said.

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