Assessment of Mental Health Services and Support Systems in Okigwe Local Government Area, Imo State

This study investigated the assessment of mental health services and support system in Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo State. Descriptive survey research design was used and questionnaire served as the instrument of data collection. Data collected were analyzed using percentages and mean statistic. Pearson product moment correlation coefficient, with the help of SPSS 21.0 and Microsoft Excel software, were used to test the hypotheses. The study revealed that there is significant level of awareness of mantel health services and support in Okigwe LGA, Imo State, mental health support system reduces the challenges of mental health in Imo State, and there are many challenges affecting mental health support system in Imo State. This research concludes that the achievement of mental health stability depends on effective mental health education and public awareness. Based on the findings and conclusions of this study, it was recommended that there is need for the media to carry out social awareness and educate the public about mental health challenges. The government should provide the equipments and employ/train more personnel to enhance the mental health work and reduce mental health challenges. Mental health workers should be very effective in performing their functions and members of the public should seek for information on mental health related issues.