Access to mental healthcare in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) is one of the
greatest challenges in public health today. One suggestion for improving accessibility is …

This article explores how mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) are applicable to
practicing Muslims in the US who are seeking mental health treatment. A close comparison …

The current paper sought to thematically present common challenges associated with
mental healthcare services in Africa. We largely limited our search for literature materials to …

This study aimed to explore mental health and wellbeing perspectives among Arab Muslims
and assess the impact of Arab-Islamic culture on their understanding of mental disorders …

Spiritual healing centre is a popular place to seek help among Malaysians whether for
medical, psychiatric or other reasons. This study aims to understand the characteristics and …

Background. It was important to develop South African guidelines in view of the extent of
local and worldwide religious affiliation, rapid growth of academic investigation, guidelines …

Muslim faith healers are often sought by the Malaysian public as an avenue to address
psychological distress.“Ruqyah” refers to the recitation of verses from the Qur'an and/or …

Background. Referral between psychiatrists and spiritual workers (eg Christian pastoral care
workers, traditional healers, imams, rabbis and others) in the heterogeneous South African …

Depression is a serious mental illness that has severe socio-economic costs. Studying the
impact of various cultural beliefs on the understandings of depression is imperative as …

In recent years, anxiety disorders have become more prevalent worldwide, leading to an
increased demand for mental healthcare services. Barriers such as stigma and cost, limit …