Attacked by the gods or by mental illness? Hybridizing mental and spiritual health in Okinawa
In 1972, the reversion to Japanese rule brought with it many changes for Okinawans, among them the widespread introduction of psychiatry. Psychiatry was not well received at first due to the extensive presence of shamans, who had traditionally dealt with Okinawans’ spiritual and psychological afflic...
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Taylor & Francis
2004
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Mental health, religion & culture
Year: 2004, Volume: 7, Issue: 2, Pages: 83-107 |
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