The role of <i>Ubuntu</i> in families living with mental illness in the community
Background: Families living with mental illness are a vulnerable group in the community. In the African culture, it is accepted that families are embedded safely in a community. In accordance with the principles of Ubuntu, people with mental illness should be well supported and cared for by their fa...
Main Authors: | C. Engelbrecht, M.I. Kasiram |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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AOSIS
2012-10-01
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Series: | South African Family Practice |
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Online Access: | https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/2053 |
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