The role of cultural beliefs on mental health treatment

Other Title(s)

دور المعتقدات الثقافية في علاج الصحة النفسية

Author

al-Quraynawi, Ilayyan

Source

The Arab Journal of Psychiatry

Issue

Vol. 30, Issue 2 (30 Nov. 2019), pp.89-99, 11 p.

Publisher

The Arab Federation of Psychiatrists

Publication Date

2019-11-30

Country of Publication

Jordan

No. of Pages

11

Main Subjects

Psychiatry

Abstract EN

ultural beliefs influence patient experiences with mental illness and symptom presentation, leading to difficulties in making a psychiatric diagnosis.

In developing countries, and among migrant communities in developed countries, people continue to use traditional treatments despite the introduction of Western health care services.

The current review provides background information on cultural beliefs and their influence on behavior regarding mental illness, highlighting the complex environment in which general health workers practice.

The review includes case studies from Papua New Guinea, as little is known about the impact that diverse cultural-linguistic beliefs have on culture-specific diagnoses, traditional treatment, and the management of mental health in this country.

Knowing the types of mental health problems general health workers manage in the community, and adequate knowledge in both cultural and Western mental health issues, is necessary for the effective provision of mental health care.

American Psychological Association (APA)

al-Quraynawi, Ilayyan. 2019. The role of cultural beliefs on mental health treatment. The Arab Journal of Psychiatry،Vol. 30, no. 2, pp.89-99.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-914928

Modern Language Association (MLA)

al-Quraynawi, Ilayyan. The role of cultural beliefs on mental health treatment. The Arab Journal of Psychiatry Vol. 30, no. 2 (Nov. 2019), pp.89-99.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-914928

American Medical Association (AMA)

al-Quraynawi, Ilayyan. The role of cultural beliefs on mental health treatment. The Arab Journal of Psychiatry. 2019. Vol. 30, no. 2, pp.89-99.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-914928

Data Type

Journal Articles

Language

English

Notes

Includes bibliographical references : p. 95-98

Record ID

BIM-914928