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Culture-bound syndromes and healing practices in Malaysia.
- Source :
- Mental Health, Religion & Culture; Nov2008, Vol. 11 Issue 7, p685-696, 12p
- Publication Year :
- 2008
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Abstract
- This paper describes prominent culture-bound syndromes (CBS) in Malaysia. While some of the syndromes are listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-IV), their causation and treatment are not addressed. It is important for mental-health professionals to know that while the DSM-IV is widely used in many non-Western countries, the local population continues to believe in and practice indigenous methods of healing. Mental-health concepts and healing practices in the Malay and Chinese cultures, their clinical implications, and the need for ongoing research are emphasized. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 13674676
- Volume :
- 11
- Issue :
- 7
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Mental Health, Religion & Culture
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 34506196
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/13674670801958867