Religious and indigenous treatment of mental illness in South India—A descriptive study

In a follow-up to an earlier study we decided to interview a number of religious healers and ascertain their views on mental illness. A sample of ten healers—Hindu, Muslim and Christian—were interviewed at length. In addition, five sites of healing were visited and various religious rituals observed...

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Authors: Campion, Jonathan (Author) ; Bhugra, Dinesh (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Taylor & Francis 1998
In: Mental health, religion & culture
Year: 1998, Volume: 1, Issue: 1, Pages: 21-29
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