Elements Of Psychological Therapy In West Africa With Notes On Social And Psychiatric Research Methods

Author : Desmond Ayim-Aboagye
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2008-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 1409201163

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Elements of Psychological Therapy in West Africa.with Notes on Social and Psychiatric Research Methods by Desmond Ayim-Aboagye Pdf

What makes the study of cultural healing so fascinating? What are the psychological processes at display that make a patient coming to perceive himself as "healed" or "cured" in the context of psychological healing? This book gives the reader a more thorough approach in eliciting the basic elements of therapy that makes traditional practitioners' work successfully in their psychological therapy. It brings the reader into direct contact with the healing milieu and vividly isolates the factors that easily contribute and make overall psychological healing possible. It will be welcomed by sociologists, social workers, psychiatrists, social psychologists, and other disciplines in the study of science of religion.

Author : Suman Fernando
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2014-10-14
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781317557692

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Race and Culture in Psychiatry (Psychology Revivals) by Suman Fernando Pdf

As psychiatry has developed it has proved to be susceptible to the influence of contemporary social and political mores. With its origins in nineteenth-century Europe, psychiatry evolved as an ethnocentric body of knowledge, the vehicle of implicit and overt racism. Originally published in 1988 this author, however, saw no reason why the contemporary psychiatrist should not challenge this ethnocentrism. He provides a critical account of the development of psychiatry in relation to its cultural context and then examined contemporary practice of the time in the light of this development. Throughout, the book is informed by an awareness of issues of race and culture and of their difficult interactions, the author emphasising both the frequency of racist attitudes and the very real cultural distinctions in our society, distinctions that can be used to mask what are actually racist sentiments. What emerges is not just a plea for an anti-racist, culture sensitive psychiatry, but a blueprint for how this can be brought about. He argued that the shift towards community work and social psychiatry could reorientate the profession by confronting it with its social setting and responsibilities. This book represented a significant contribution to this literature for all mental health professionals and social scientists with an interest in this field at the time; the author has gone on to write many more.

Author : Nduntuei O. Ita
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2019-05-23
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780429749223

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Bibliography of Nigeria by Nduntuei O. Ita Pdf

First published in 1971, this major bibliography devoted to Africa’s most populous country – Nigeria – is therefore a timely contribution which must be welcomed by all. The Bibliography of Nigeria contains over 5,400 entries in archaeology, all branches of anthropology, linguistic and relevant historical and sociological studies. Many of the entries carry indicative or informative annotations which have greatly enhanced the usefulness of the work. The history and culture of Africa constitutes a rich area of study and research which is attracting an ever-increasing number of scholars the world over. The new impetus which African studies is receiving in the major centre of learning today has added urgency to the long-neglected problem of bibliographical control of the vast literature. The dearth of bibliographies in the field of African studies has been a main source of frustration to all those working in this area. The book is divided into two parts: part one deals with Nigeria as a whole, and lists general works or those concerned with several regions or several ethnic groups. Part two is devoted to the various ethnic groups. An analytical table of contents, a comprehensive ethnic index, an author index and an index of Islamic studies, together with generous cross-referencing, ensure ready and easy location of individual entries.

Author : Yueh-Ting Lee,Clark R. McCauley,Juris G. Draguns
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2013-05-13
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781134808229

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Personality and Person Perception Across Cultures by Yueh-Ting Lee,Clark R. McCauley,Juris G. Draguns Pdf

Neither human nature nor personality can be independent of culture. Human beings share certain social norms or rules within their cultural groups. Over 2000 years ago, Aristotle held that man is by nature a social animal. Similarly, Xun Kuang (298-238 B.C.), a Chinese philosopher, pointed out that humans in social groups can not function without shared guidance or rules. This book is designed to provide readers with a perspective on how people are different from, and similar to, each other --both within and across cultures. One of its goals is to offer a practical guide for people preparing to interact with those whose cultural background is different from their own.

Author : Emmanuel Akyeampong,Allan G. Hill,Arthur Kleinman
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2015-05-01
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780253013040

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The Culture of Mental Illness and Psychiatric Practice in Africa by Emmanuel Akyeampong,Allan G. Hill,Arthur Kleinman Pdf

In many African countries, mental health issues, including the burden of serious mental illness and trauma, have not been adequately addressed. These essays shed light on the treatment of common and chronic mental disorders, including mental illness and treatment in the current climate of economic and political instability, access to health care, access to medicines, and the impact of HIV-AIDS and other chronic illness on mental health. While problems are rampant and carry real and devastating consequences, this volume promotes an understanding of the African mental health landscape in service of reform.

Author : Gerald G. Jackson
Publisher : Global Academic Publishing
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 1883058686

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Precursors of an African Genesis Model of Helping by Gerald G. Jackson Pdf

This work presents the theoretical dimension of three decades of research on African-derived concepts of helping, and is a companion to An Africentric Paradigm of Helping, a book that presents the application dimension to the subjects of training, substance abuse, ethnicity, workforce diversity, and time. This book is a foundation for a series of publications and events to serve the needs of practitioners, researchers, scholars and students.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2024-07-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781442276024

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by Anonim Pdf

Author : Bibhav Acharya,Anne E. Becker
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2023-07-20
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781351662871

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Global Mental Health Training and Practice by Bibhav Acharya,Anne E. Becker Pdf

The enormous health and social burdens associated with mental disorders have global reach and persist in the setting of unmet needs. To address these, the pipeline of global mental health trainees must be expanded and nurtured as the next generation of practitioners, investigators, and educators advance innovation in mental health prevention, promotion, and health delivery. This book offers a much-needed introduction to the rapidly evolving field of global mental health. The editors bring their extensive expertise and experience in global mental health research, practice, and training, which includes working in academic and non-profit settings, building collaborations, and teaching hundreds of students and trainees. The volume’s 12 chapters— authored by over 60 contributors from multiple disciplines—offer a breadth of content that comprises an introductory framework. This volume is an essential read for learners and educators who seek to explore or deepen their interest in the field of global mental health. Its orientation to fundamentals of practice and training and contextualization with social science perspectives will also be invaluable to health professionals, social scientists, policymakers, and other professionals who are invested in training the next generation of global mental health practitioners.

Author : Richard Warner
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Deinstitutionalization
ISBN : 9780415212670

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Recovery from Schizophrenia by Richard Warner Pdf

'Recovery from Schizophrenia' demonstrates convincingly, but controversially, how political, economic and labour market forces shape social responses to the mentally ill, mould psychiatric treatment philosophy, and influence the onset and course of one of the most common forms of mental illness.

Author : Dean McKay
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 601 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781412916301

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Handbook of Research Methods in Abnormal and Clinical Psychology by Dean McKay Pdf

The Handbook of Research Methods in Abnormal and Clinical Psychology presents a diverse range of areas critical to any researcher or student entering the field. It provides valuable information on the foundations of research methods, including validity in experimental design, ethics, and statistical methods. The contributors discuss design and instrumentation for methods that are particular to abnormal and clinical psychology, including behavioral assessment, psychophysiological assessment and observational methods. They also offer details on new advances in research methodology and analysis, such as meta-analysis, taxometric methods, item response theory, and approaches to determining clinical significance. In addition, this volume covers specialty topics within abnormal and clinical psychology from forensic psychology to behavior genetics to treatment outcome methods.

Author : Desmond Ayim-Aboagye
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Healing
ISBN : CHI:75973494

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Indigenous Psychiatry by Desmond Ayim-Aboagye Pdf

Author : David Westley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Medical
ISBN : STANFORD:36105023040509

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Mental Health and Psychiatry in Africa by David Westley Pdf

"USEFUL TO THOSE SEEKING TO INITIATE RESEARCH, AS WELL AS THOSE INVOLVED IN ETHNOPSYCHIATRIC RESEARCH."--CHOICE. Do Africans experience the same mental illnesses as people in the Western world? What attitudes do Africans have toward the mentally ill? What part do sorcery & spirit possession play in traditional African psychiatry? These are among the questions addressed by this annotated bibliography of more than 900 books & articles published since the groundbreaking 1960 work, SEARCH FOR SECURITY: AN ETHNOPSYCHIATRIC STUDY OF RURAL GHANA. This volume tracks the rise of psychiatry as a science in Africa & the myriad ways in which indigenous & modern medicine are combined. A glossary of terms, & two indexes--one by geographic & ethnic group & one by subject-- make this an easy to use & rewarding guide to transcultural psychiatry.

Author : Sue Lawrence,Karen Lyons,Graeme Simpson,Nathalie Huegler
Publisher : Learning Matters
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2009-06-25
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780857253613

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Introducing International Social Work by Sue Lawrence,Karen Lyons,Graeme Simpson,Nathalie Huegler Pdf

This book guides the reader through the international development of social work and discusses how aspects of globalisation are making it an increasingly international activity and profession. Individual chapters locate the UK population historically and currently as a multicultural community and explore the international issues that social workers in the UK confront in their daily practice with children and families, people with mental health issues and older people. This text helps students meet the academic benchmarks and National Occupational Standards that require them to locate social work practice in a European and international context.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2023-11-09
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780192599704

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Psychiatry of Intellectual Disability Across Cultures by Anonim Pdf

Intellectual disability is a lifelong condition involving deficits in both intellectual and adaptive functioning. Individuals with intellectual disability experience a greater burden of co-occurring physical and mental illness compared to the general population, and often need a significant degree of support from healthcare professionals and carers, as well as family and friends. Additionally, their lives can be greatly influenced both positively and negatively by the cultures in which they exist, including societal attitudes, belief systems and norms. An insightful addition to the Oxford Cultural Psychiatry series, Psychiatry of Intellectual Disability across Cultures explores the health, support structures, and societal attitudes towards people with intellectual disabilities throughout the world. Written by international experts of intellectual disability and mental health, this comprehensive textbook covers broad topics such as anthropology, mental health, physical health, research, and sexuality. It also comprises chapters dedicated to specific geographic regions, such as Africa, America, Australasia, Europe, India, the Middle East, and the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : African Americans
ISBN : UOM:39015054173375

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Mental Health by Anonim Pdf