Mental health disorders are a burgeoning global public health challenge, and
disproportionately affect the poor. Low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) bear 80% of …

Background There is evidence that culture deeply affects beliefs about mental illnesses'
causes, treatment, and help-seeking. We aimed to explore and compare knowledge …

Faith healing is a traditional healing method involving spiritual and faith-based practices
performed by a religious medicine man referred to here as a faith healer. The practice of …

Background Mental illness is associated with misunderstanding and unfavorable attitude
worldwide. The belief in its spiritual nature made traditional healers the main service …

Objective: In Northern Malawi, the duration of untreated psychosis (DUP) is longer than that
in high-income countries. The reasons for the delay in help-seeking are not known, although …

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 …

Background: Traditional healers are considered one of the important stages in the pathway
to care of schizophrenia patients because of the confidence in the system, affordability and …

Background Cultural and religious beliefs are effective on people's attitudes towards
schizophrenia and their help-seeking behaviors. This study aimed to explain the …

Objectives To examine public's knowledge, beliefs, and attitudes toward bipolar disorder
(BP) in Saudi Arabia (SA). Methods A cross-sectional survey was performed in 2016 in …

Mental disorders are among the most poorly treated illnesses in sub-Saharan Africa. It is
estimated that 70%–80% of South Africans consult traditional health practitioners for the …