Perceptions of Causes and Treatment of Mental Illness Among Traditional Health Practitioners in Johannesburg, South Africa

Introduction Mental disorders are among the most poorly treated illnesses in sub-Saharan Africa. It is estimated that 70-80% of South Africans consult Traditional Health Practitioners (THPs) for the treatment of psychological ailments. Few studies have examined the perceptions of THPs regarding cau...

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Main Authors: M. Galvin, L. Chiwaye, A. Moolla
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press 2023-03-01
Series:European Psychiatry
Online Access:https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S0924933823007484/type/journal_article