The Notion of 'Were' in Yoruba Conception of Mental Illness
The conception of mental illness has a narrower focus than the western view. While the notion of ‘were’ merely refers to the manifestation of mental disorder, mental illness in the west involves minor stages of mental problems. This paper attempts to examine the Yoruba concept of mental illness. It...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nordic Africa Research Network
2005-03-01
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| Series: | Nordic Journal of African Studies |
| Online Access: | https://www.njas.fi/njas/article/view/284 |