As global health research seeks to decolonialise, democratise, and become more culturally
engaging, researchers are increasingly employing participatory and co-productive methods …

We investigated the effectiveness of interventions provided by traditional healers for
common mental disorders (CMDs) together with associated barriers and facilitators …

Abstract In this Fresh Focus, we reassess what the mental health treatment gap may mean if
we consider the role of traditional healing. Based on systematic reviews, patients can use …

Triangulation is a methodological approach that involves using multiple methods or data
sources to enhance the credibility and validity of research findings. This approach is useful …

Background There is increasing access to mental health services in biomedical settings (eg,
primary care and specialty clinics) in low-and middle-income countries. Traditional healing …

This exploratory qualitative study examines holy water priest healers' explanatory models
and general treatment approaches toward mental illness, and their views and reflections on …

There is growing policy, practice, and research interest in reducing the treatment gap for
adolescent depression in low-and middle-income countries, where 90% of the world's …

There is increasing evidence supporting the effectiveness of psychological interventions in
low-and middle-income countries. However, primary care providers (PCPs) may prefer …

This paper describes the development process of a mobile app-based version of the World
Health Organization mental health Gap Action Programme Intervention Guide, testing of the …

Throughout world history, moles and birthmarks have occupied a special place as omens.
Little is known of the cultural beliefs concerning the determinants of coercive control. In this …