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Mental healthcare generally refers to services ranging from assessment, diagnosis, treatment, to counseling, dedicated to maintaining and restoring mental well being of people. In Nigeria, there is significant disparity between the demand and supply of mental health services. [1] Though there are policies aimed at addressing mental health ...
Historical trauma. Historical trauma or collective trauma refers to the cumulative emotional harm of an individual or generation caused by a traumatic experience or event. According to its advocates, evokes a variety of responses, most prominently through substance abuse, which is used as a vehicle for attempting to numb pain.
Mental health problems are often considered to be consequences of a spell, a hex, a curse transmitted by an enemy or failure to please the spirits. Because health professionals are unable to offer a biomedical explanation for most mental illnesses, many Haitians utilize a combination of medical, religious and Vodou sources when available.
Islam and mental health. Despite a rich history of mental health advancements in the Islamic world, particularly during its Renaissance from the eighth to the thirteenth century, [1] there is a dearth of mental health utilization among Muslims, particularly in the West. [2] As the fastest growing religion in the United States, [3] and the ...
Types of Mental Illness. There are many different conditions that are recognized as mental illnesses. The more common types include: Anxiety disorders: People with anxiety disorders respond to ...
Gender bias refers to any practice or set of beliefs that favors people of one gender over those of other genders. Traditionally, gender bias favors men and boys, placing them in superior ...
There are several ways that spirituality can support your mental health: You may feel a higher sense of purpose, peace, hope, and meaning. You may experience better confidence, self-esteem, and ...
As for many developing countries, health issues in Iran stem from a variety of reasons: namely, water and sanitation, diet and fitness, various addictions, mental fitness, communicable diseases, hygiene and the environment . The Human Rights Measurement Initiative [1] finds that Iran is fulfilling 88.6% of what it should be fulfilling for the ...