Balancing traditional beliefs and medical science: mental health care in Bhutan

In the Kingdom where Gross National Happiness is the most precious commodity, there is a growing awareness of the individual and communal toll that unmet mental health needs bring to bear on Bhutanese society. Even though mental illnesses are becoming public health issue, there is a tendency to negl...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Damber K. Nirola, Judith C. Durham, Kurt L. Kraus
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bh 2015-11-01
Series:Bhutan Health Journal
Online Access:https://bhj.com.bt/index.php/bhj/article/view/12