Standardisation of knowledge has become a by-product of globalisation, and western-based
models are often seen as the ultimate answer to expertise and development. In light of this …

While interest in mental health literacy (MHL) is growing rapidly, cross-cultural research
focusing on MHL is developing more slowly. This inaugural systematic review explored the …

Although Islam is the world's second-largest religion, there continues to be misconceptions
and an overall lack of awareness regarding the religious and social worlds that make up the …

Background Refugees with a history of war or sexual violence often experience somatic
symptoms along with mental disorders. After being held in captivity by the so-called “Islamic …

Abstract This study explores Black Canadian youth's relationship with religion and the
impact religion has on their mental health and wellbeing. In addition, we probed promising …

Due to limited professional mental health facilities in Indonesia, traditional and faith-based
mental health care is essential to provide an alternative treatment. This study explored the …

INTRODUCTION Public stigma on mental health has been defined as 'the set of negative
attitudes and beliefs that motivate individuals to fear, reject, avoid and discriminate against …

The cultural understanding of illness among caregivers of first-episode psychotic persons is
a crucial issue. Not only does it influence caregivers' care-seeking behavior and length of …

Background The mental health system in Indonesia comprises attempts to modernise a
colonial relic. There is still a disconnect between available services and help-seeking …

This qualitative ethnographic study complements an epidemiological study on first episode
psychosis in Vulindlela, a rural area in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It focuses on two …