Mental illness has multiple causes: beliefs on causes of mental illness by congregants of selected neo-prophetic churches in Ghana

The present study explored perceived causes of, and preferred treatment approach for, mental illness among congregants of six Neo-prophetic churches in Accra and Kumasi through in-depth interviews. Using thematic analysis, five themes emerged from participants’ causal attributions of mental illness....

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Authors: Salifu Yendork, Joana (Author) ; Brew, Gladys Beryl (Author) ; Sarfo, Elizabeth A. (Author) ; Kpobi, Lily (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Taylor & Francis 2018
In: Mental health, religion & culture
Year: 2018, Volume: 21, Issue: 7, Pages: 647-666
Further subjects:B Spirituality
B Mental Illness
B neo-prophetic churches
B Congregants
B causal explanation
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