Measurement-Based Care Platform for Nigerian Mental Health Clinicians
Aligned with Nigeria's landmark Mental Health Act 2021 and MDCN/MRTB professional standards. PHQ-9 and GAD-7 used across Nigerian clinical settings. 103+ validated assessments. NGN pricing. Designed for APN members, federal neuropsychiatric hospitals, state psychiatric facilities, and private practices across Nigeria.
Built for Nigerian Mental Health Services
Designed around Nigeria's Mental Health Act 2021, MDCN standards, and the clinical tools Nigerian psychiatrists, psychologists, and mental health nurses already use.
Nigeria Mental Health Act 2021
Nigeria's Mental Health Act 2021, the country's first comprehensive mental health legislation in over 50 years, established rights-based care standards, decriminalised some mental health conditions, mandated community-based services, and created the National Mental Health Agency (NMHA). HiBoop's outcome monitoring workflows support NMHA and MDCN compliance requirements for licensed mental health facilities and registered practitioners.
PHQ-9 & GAD-7 Across Nigerian Clinical Settings
PHQ-9 and GAD-7 are the standard evidence-based screening tools used across Nigerian federal neuropsychiatric hospitals, state psychiatric facilities, and private practices. Both tools have been used in Nigerian epidemiological studies and are endorsed by the Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria (APN). HiBoop automates administration, scoring, and longitudinal tracking for both instruments alongside 100+ additional validated tools.
National Mental Health Agency (NMHA) Ready
The Mental Health Act 2021 established the National Mental Health Agency (NMHA) to coordinate mental health policy, standards, and quality assurance. HiBoop's clinical outcome dashboards support NMHA data requirements for federal and state mental health facilities, enabling quality reporting, outcome benchmarking, and clinical audit compliance as the NMHA develops its regulatory framework.
Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital Network
Nigeria's eight Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospitals (FNHs), in Abeokuta, Enugu, Kaduna, Kano, Maiduguri, Calabar, Benin, and Yola, are the specialist mental health infrastructure backbone. HiBoop provides session-level outcome monitoring tools appropriate for FNH inpatient and outpatient settings, supporting clinical quality improvement and MDCN accreditation requirements.
NGN Pricing — No Conversion Costs
All HiBoop subscriptions for Nigerian practices are invoiced in Nigerian Naira. No USD/GBP conversion costs or foreign exchange exposure. VAT-compliant receipts available for FIRS-registered entities. Works for private solo practitioners, group clinics, NGO-operated services, and hospital departments.
APN, MDCN & MRTB Registered Practitioners
HiBoop supports psychiatrists registered with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) and members of the Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria (APN), clinical psychologists registered with the Nigerian Board of Clinical Psychology, and mental health nurses registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMCN) or Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Board (MRTB).
Mental health in Nigeria
Epidemiological data from national surveys, ministries of health, and peer-reviewed clinical research.
Nigerians living with a mental health condition (million people)
Nigeria has the highest number of people with mental health conditions in Africa. The Mental Health Act 2021 marked a historic shift after 45 years without modern legislation.
Serving Mental Health Clinicians Across Nigeria
HiBoop supports psychiatrists, psychologists, mental health nurses, and federal neuropsychiatric hospital teams across Nigeria's 36 states and FCT Abuja.
Lagos State
Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Neuropsychiatric Hospital Yaba
FCT Abuja & North Central
National Hospital Abuja, FCT Mental Health Programme
South East & South South
Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital Enugu, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital
North West & North East
Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospitals Kano & Maiduguri
All 36 States & FCT
All 36 states and Federal Capital Territory, including telehealth-first services and NGO-based community mental health programmes operating under the Mental Health Act 2021
Why Nigeria clinics choose HiBoop
Mental Health Act 2021 Aligned
- PHQ-9 and GAD-7 used across Nigerian federal neuropsychiatric hospitals and private practice
- Aligned with Nigeria Mental Health Act 2021 and National Mental Health Agency (NMHA) standards
- Supports MDCN, APN, and MRTB professional compliance for outcome-based clinical practice
- NGN pricing, no USD/GBP conversion, FIRS VAT-compliant invoicing
- Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital network ready, session-level outcome dashboards
NGN pricing & support
Transparent pricing in NGN with flexible payment options for clinics of every size.
50+ validated assessments for Nigeria clinics
Every tool is validated against Nigeria's clinical practice guidelines.
Primary Screens (APN / MDCN Standard)
- • PHQ-9 (Depression)
- • GAD-7 (Anxiety)
- • PHQ-2 (Ultra-brief screen)
- • SWEMWBS (Wellbeing)
Psychosis & Bipolar
- • PANSS (Psychosis)
- • BPRS (Brief Psychiatric Rating)
- • YMRS (Mania)
- • MDQ (Bipolar Screen)
Trauma & PTSD
- • PCL-5 (PTSD)
- • IES-R (Impact of Event)
- • ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences)
- • C-SSRS (Suicide Risk)
Substance Use & Functioning
- • AUDIT (Alcohol Use)
- • CAGE (Alcohol Dependence)
- • WHODAS 2.0 (Functioning)
- • WSAS (Work & Social)
Grants & funding for Nigeria mental health clinics
Federal and provincial funding programs that support measurement-based care implementation.
NIMR Research & Innovation Grant
The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) funds mental health research, including clinical outcome measurement validation and digital health innovation. Academic-clinical partnerships implementing standardised outcome tools, PHQ-9, GAD-7, PANSS, and validated instruments for Nigerian populations, are eligible for NIMR research grants and collaborative projects with federal research institutes.
WHO Nigeria — Mental Health Gap Action Programme (mhGAP)
The WHO Mental Health Gap Action Programme (mhGAP) in Nigeria supports scale-up of evidence-based mental health care at primary and community levels. Facilities implementing the mhGAP Intervention Guide and standardised clinical outcome monitoring tools are eligible for WHO Nigeria technical and financial assistance for quality improvement, including digital health adoption for routine outcome measurement.
Resources for Nigeria practitioners
Billing guides, compliance documentation, and clinical practice resources.
Clinical practice resources · Nigeria
Official bodies, clinical guidelines, and regulatory references. Nigeria.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HiBoop aligned with Nigeria's Mental Health Act 2021?
Yes. Nigeria's Mental Health Act 2021, the country's first comprehensive mental health legislation in over 50 years, established the National Mental Health Agency (NMHA), mandated quality standards for mental health facilities, and required outcome monitoring for licensed services. HiBoop's session-level clinical outcome monitoring supports NMHA and MDCN compliance requirements. The platform is suitable for federal neuropsychiatric hospitals, state psychiatric facilities, and MDCN-registered private practitioners.
Are PHQ-9 and GAD-7 used in Nigerian mental health practice?
Yes. PHQ-9 and GAD-7 are used across Nigerian federal neuropsychiatric hospitals, state psychiatric facilities, and private practices. Both tools have been used in Nigerian epidemiological studies and are endorsed by the Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria (APN). HiBoop automates administration, scoring, and longitudinal tracking for both instruments alongside PANSS, BPRS, YMRS, AUDIT, and 100+ additional validated tools.
What are the pricing options for Nigerian practitioners?
HiBoop offers NGN-denominated pricing with no USD/GBP conversion costs. Solo practitioners (1–5 clinicians): ₦50,000–125,000/month. Group practices and clinics (6–20 clinicians): ₦125,000–450,000/month. Federal neuropsychiatric hospitals, state facilities, and NGOs: custom pricing. All plans include onboarding, clinical training, and support. FIRS VAT-compliant receipts are available for Nigerian-registered entities.
Is HiBoop suitable for APN and MDCN registered practitioners?
Yes. HiBoop is designed for psychiatrists registered with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) and members of the Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria (APN), clinical psychologists registered with the Nigerian Board of Clinical Psychology, and mental health nurses registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN). The platform supports CPD documentation requirements and evidence-based clinical practice standards for Nigerian health professionals.
Which states and cities does HiBoop serve in Nigeria?
HiBoop serves mental health clinicians across all 36 states of Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT Abuja), from Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, and Kano to Enugu, Ibadan, Kaduna, and Maiduguri. Telehealth-first services and NGO-based community mental health programmes are fully supported. Platform access is fully digital with no geographic restrictions, making it suitable for practitioners across Nigeria's diverse regions.
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