Perceptions of Traditional Healing for Mental Illness in Rural Gujarat

Background: Despite the significant toll of mental illness on the Indian population, resources for patients often are scarce, especially in rural areas. Traditional healing has a long history in India and is still widely used, including for mental illnesses. However, its use has rarely been studied...

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Main Authors: Julie Schoonover, Samuel Lipkin, Munazza Javid, Anna Rosen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Levy Library Press 2014-06-01
Series:Annals of Global Health
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Online Access:https://annalsofglobalhealth.org/articles/118