Salamee454/nigeria-mental-health

Nigeria mental health crisis dashboard # Nigeria Mental Health Crisis Dashboard An interactive data analysis dashboard exploring the full scope of Nigeria's mental health crisis — built with Python, Pandas, Plotly, and Streamlit. ## Dashboard Sections | Section | What It Shows | |---|---| | Overview | Key statistics at a glance | | Prevalence & Burden | Case trends 2010–2024, treatment gap | | Workforce & Infrastructure | Doctor shortages vs WHO standards | | Gender Analysis | Condition breakdown by gender | | Stigma & Help-Seeking | How stigma prevents treatment | | Budget & Policy Timeline | Spending history + 2021 Mental Health Act | | Regional Comparison | Nigeria vs Africa vs Global | | Conditions Breakdown | All 9 conditions, YLD, treatment rates | ## Key Findings - **40 million** Nigerians live with a mental health condition - **90% treatment gap** — unchanged for over a decade - **130 psychiatrists** for 225 million people (0.06 per 100K) vs WHO minimum of 1.0 per 100K → **94% workforce gap** - Mental health receives only **0.30%** of Nigeria's health budget vs WHO recommendation of 5% - Nigeria spends **$0.06–$0.08 per capita** on mental health vs WHO minimum of $2.00 - **71.2%** of Nigerians with mental illness experience perceived stigma - Only **10%** ever seek professional help - Women are **1.79× more likely** to have depression than men - Men are **3.6× more likely** to have substance use disorders ## Project Structure ``` nigeria_mental_health_project/ ├── app.py ← Streamlit dashboard ├── requirements.txt ├── README.md └── data/ ├── 01_prevalence_burden.csv ├── 02_workforce_infrastructure.csv ├── 03_gender_split.csv ├── 04_stigma.csv ├── 05_budget_policy.csv ├── 06_regional_comparison.csv └── 07_conditions_breakdown.csv ``` ## How to Run ```bash pip install -r requirements.txt streamlit run app.py ``` ## Data Sources All data sourced from peer-reviewed research and official reports: - …