https://journals.indexcopernicus.com/representative/article/create?issueId=168196The Swahilis Traditional Approach To Mental Health Issues: A Case Of Swahilis Of Mombasa
Journal Title: International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 6
Abstract
Mental disorders are illnesses the affect ones mental faculties and abilities. Theseillnesses cannot be generalised to indicate only complete loss of mental faculties. The illnesses can be further categorised depending on the symptoms of the affected person. Recognition and treatment of different types of mental illness vary across cultures. Culture is the way of life of a given group of people. This study specifically looks at the Swahilis traditional approach to mental health issues from recognising the different mental illnesses to traditional interventions made to cure these mental illnesses.
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Madiha Salim K hami, Dr. James Mwaura Kimani, Dr. Philomena Ndambuki
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