Supernatural belief systems, mental health and perceptions of mental disorders in Ghana
| Autor: | Al Dueck, Jane J. Kyei, Nana Yaa Nyarko, Monica J. Indart |
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| Rok vydání: | 2012 |
| Předmět: |
Cultural Studies
medicine.medical_specialty Social Psychology Psychological intervention medicine.disease Mental illness Mental health Psychiatry and Mental health Empirical research Spirituality medicine Anxiety medicine.symptom Psychiatry Psychology Somatization Depression (differential diagnoses) Clinical psychology |
| Zdroj: | International Journal of Culture and Mental Health. 7:137-151 |
| ISSN: | 1754-2871 1754-2863 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/17542863.2012.734838 |
| Popis: | Clinical psychology is an underdeveloped profession in Ghana, with insufficient empirical research to guide interventions. In the face of this, it is unclear whether individuals may benefit more from localized interventions that incorporate cultural traditions and spiritual beliefs, rather than solely Westernized interventions. To better inform interventions and advocate for improved mental health policy in Ghana, this study sought to explore possible relationships between depression, anxiety, somatization, general psychological wellbeing and spirituality. The study also explored Ghanaians' subjective self-assessments of spirituality and perceptions of the causes and treatments of mental illness using qualitative in-depth responses. Results from the adult sample of 448 Christians, Muslims and Traditionalists showed significant negative correlations between depression, psychological wellness and spirituality. Qualitative responses revealed that while spiritual interventions for mental disorders was most fr... |
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