Background It has been reported that the majority of individuals with mental illnesses (MIs)
do not seek help. Few studies have focused on correlates of a positive attitude toward …

Background Knowledge and attitude towards mental illness are poor and neglected as
compared to medical illness. However, there is an increasing burden of mental illness in the …

The study employed a qualitative approach to explore the cultural beliefs of mental health
care users (MHCUs) and caregivers regarding help-seeking behaviour in the rural …

Stigma has been pointed out as a barrier to mental healthcare in sub-Saharan Africa.
Among the manifestations of stigma, the use of physical restraints is condemned as a form of …

Community attitude and perception towards mental illness play a major role in successful
treatment and social reintegration of people with mental health problems. The aim of this …

Background Communities hold different opinions toward mentally ill people and treat them
negatively, irrespective of their behavior. Differences in beliefs can impact not only affected …

The present study explored perceived causes of, and preferred treatment approach for,
mental illness among congregants of six Neo-prophetic churches in Accra and Kumasi …

BACKGROUND: Mental illness is a serious health problem. Understanding the views of
different communities toward patients with mental illness is important in understanding how …

Culture encompasses a person's lifestyle. Cultures vary greatly in their views on ideas,
beliefs, customs, and practices. However, the cultural view of illness is a strong weapon that …

Objective. The objective of the study was to evaluate the perceptions towards mental illness
and the mentally ill by the community in Bungoma County, Kenya. Design. The study was a …