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Your trusted psychiatric hospital in Lagos and Abuja
Happy Family Hospital is a specialist institution providing psychiatric and mental health services in Lagos and Abuja, Nigeria. As a psychiatric hospital in Lagos and Abuja, we take a holistic approach to care, treating the whole person and not just the diagnosis.
Our clinical team provides evidence-based psychiatric care in a supportive environment. Whether you are managing an ongoing condition or seeking help for the first time, we are here to assist you and your family.
- General adult psychiatry and mental health evaluation
- Adolescent and young adult mental health programmes
- Individual and family counselling and psychotherapy
- In-patient, out-patient and telepsychiatry pathways
Psychiatric hospital in Lagos and Abuja services
Our clinical team provides evidence-based care across a range of psychiatric and mental health conditions, serving adults, adolescents, and families across Lagos and Abuja.
Adult care at our psychiatric hospital in Lagos and Abuja
Evaluation and management for adults experiencing changes in mood, thought, or behaviour that affect daily functioning and quality of life.
Adolescent care at our psychiatric hospital in Lagos and Abuja
Specialist mental health support for young people using age-appropriate, family-inclusive approaches during key periods of development.
Counselling and psychotherapy in Lagos and Abuja
Individual, couples, and group therapy sessions in a confidential and non-judgmental environment, facilitated by our clinical team.
Crisis intervention and urgent psychiatric care
Immediate psychiatric support for acute mental health episodes. Available 24 hours a day at both our Lagos and Abuja facilities.
Telepsychiatry from our psychiatric hospital in Lagos and Abuja
Psychiatric consultations available online via video or phone, making specialist care accessible to patients across Nigeria regardless of location.
In-patient and out-patient psychiatric care
Flexible care pathways from structured in-patient admission to out-patient follow-up and ongoing community support.
Leadership behind our psychiatric hospital in Lagos and Abuja
Dr Charlotte Nwigwe brings clinical expertise and a commitment to patient-centred care to the leadership of Happy Family Hospital. Her approach has shaped a practice focused on dignified, evidence-based psychiatric treatment.
Dr Nwigwe holds an MBBS from the University of Benin, a Fellowship of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria in Psychiatry, and is an International Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and a UK-certified medical educator.
- MBBS, University of Benin
- Fellow, National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (Psychiatry)
- International Fellow, American Psychiatric Association
- UK-certified medical educator
- Clinical experience in adult and adolescent psychiatry
Online care from a psychiatric hospital in Lagos and Abuja
Our telepsychiatry service provides access to psychiatric consultations online via video or phone. Patients across Nigeria can connect with our clinical team without travelling to a facility.
Nationwide access
Available to patients across Nigeria
Confidential care
Private video consultations
Flexible scheduling
Appointments at your convenience
Same clinical team
Our psychiatrists, available online
How telepsychiatry works in Lagos and Abuja
Three steps to a consultation from anywhere
- 1Book your appointment online or by phone at a time that suits you.
- 2Receive your consultation link by email or SMS before the session.
- 3Connect with your psychiatrist by video and receive your care plan.
Visit our psychiatric hospital in Lagos and Abuja
Two specialist psychiatric facilities serving patients across Nigeria, with the same standard of clinical care at each location.
Happy Family Hospital Lagos
Gbagada, Lagos, serving the South-West region
Happy Family Hospital Abuja
Sun City Estate, Abuja, serving the FCT and North-Central region
Psychiatric hospital in Lagos and Abuja FAQs
Straightforward answers about our services, locations, and how to access care.
Mental health guidance from our clinical team
Practical, evidence-informed articles to support patients, families, and carers across Nigeria.

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Dealing With Mental Health Challenges of Adolescents and Young Adults
Recognising signs of mental health difficulty in young people and how to access appropriate support.
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Reaching out is a sign of strength. Our clinical team is ready to listen and provide the support you need. Contact us today.