SURPIN is the most structured and comprehensive national suicide prevention organization in Nigeria, established for the purpose of suicide prevention through research, promotion of mental well-being, crisis intervention, health education, early treatment of depression and drug abuse.

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SURPIN, an independent body which initially started from Lagos University Teaching Hospital, has presence in 35 states and the FCT, with branches in over 51 health institution in the country, and has over 100 professionals including psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, medical social workers, family and public health physicians, nurses, occupational therapists and pharmacists.