 Nigerian indigenous mental health care is rooted in a cultural understanding of mental illnesses, which is often not compatible with western biomedical models. This can lead to stigmatizing attitudes towards those seeking help and even to instances of physical and emotional abuse. However, there are efforts to integrate orthodox and indigenous mental health care services, such as through collaborative shared care, which could reduce these risks. This article was authored by Adegh Boyega Oganwale, Adegh Boyega Oganwale, Babatunde Fadhaip and others.