Author(s)
Vikram PatelJane Mutambirwa
Sekai Nhiwatiwa(University of Zimbabwe Medical School.)
Eade, Deborah
Mike Powell (editor)
Editor(s)
Eade, DeborahPowell, Mike
Publication date
1995-08-01Country
Zimbabwe
Metadata
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Development in PracticeDocument type
Journal articleLanguage
EnglishDescription
Mental illness is an important cause of disability in sub-Saharan African countries and is rarely covered in health-related development activity. This article examines the close relationship between mental illness, religion, and culture, referring to the authors' experiences in Zimbabwe as an example. They emphasise the importance of gaining a sympathetic understanding of the religious beliefs and social contexts of psycho-social distress states, rather than simply translating concepts and ideas developed in the societies of Europe and North America.<p>This article is hosted by our co-publisher Taylor & Francis.</p>Pages
9ISSN
0961-4524EISSN
1364-9213ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1080/0961452951000157214