Dr. Maymunah Yusuf Kadiri, widely known as “The Celebrity Shrink,” is a renowned Neuro-Psychiatrist and leading mental health advocate with nearly 20 years of experience. She is the Medical Director and Psychiatrist-in-Chief at Pinnacle Medical Services, Nigeria’s foremost psychology and mental health clinic, known for its innovative therapeutic approaches.
Famed for being the only Nigerian with the “14 Ps” — including Physician, Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Psychotherapist, Published Author, Public Speaker, Producer, Parent, Philanthropist, and more — Dr. Kadiri blends medical expertise with creative advocacy. She produced the award-winning films Pepper Soup (on drug abuse) and Little Drops of Happy (on depression and suicide), and developed HOW BODI, Africa’s most innovative mental health app.
A Goldman Sachs Scholar, Vital Voices Fellow, Tony Elumelu Alumna, and Aspen Fellow, she has received local and global recognition for her work in mental health, trauma care, and wellness. Trained in REBT from the Albert Ellis Institute (New York), she is also a certified trauma counsellor, stress management expert, and neurofeedback practitioner.
Beyond clinical work, she is a transformational speaker, mentor, and mother of three, with active memberships in numerous professional and social organisations worldwide.