Maymunah Yusuf Kadiri, MBBS

Psychiatrist

Lagos

Nigeria, West Africa

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Cohort Year:

2023

Bio

Dr. Maymunah Yusuf Kadiri, popularly referred as the "Celebrity Shrink" is a multiple award-winning mental health physician, advocate and coach who is passionate about people’s mental wellness and provides workable tools to ensure that. Maymunah is a leading voice in Nigeria on mental health and wellness and has almost 20 years of experience as a practicing physician. She is the medical director and psychiatrist-in-chief at Pinnacle Medical Services, a Nigerian health facility prominent in the application of innovative clinical approaches in the management of a wide range of psychological and behavioral related disorders. An alumna of Vital Voices and Aspen New Voices, Maymunah holds a Bachelor’s degree in medicine and surgery from Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto and a Consultant Psychiatrist with the National Post Medical College of Nigeria.

Professional Interests & Expertise

Advocacy,Coaching and Mentoring,Healthcare Innovation and Transformation,Leadership,Medical Education,Mental and Behavioral Health,Outreach and Education,Policy/Advocacy,Public Health,Stakeholder Engagement,Universal Health

Organization

Pinnacle Medical Services

Learn more about Maymunah's work:

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African Countries Can Take a Preventive Approach to Mental Health by Prioritising Oral Health

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Promoting mental health in the workplace improves personal health of employees

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Caring for your personal health amidst a busy schedule

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How the environment can affect your personal health

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