Cultural and Religious Beliefs as Impediment Against Prevention and Control of Mental Disorder in Nigerian - Prof. Etim E. Okon
HUMANITIES AND CULTURAL STUDIES, Volume 6, Number 2, May 2016
ARTICLE TITLE:
Cultural and Religious Beliefs as Impediment Against Prevention and Control of Mental Disorder in Nigerian
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PAGES: 24-35
ABSTRACT
Every human being is a member of a cultural group, with values, traditions, preferences and expectations. Human beings have cultural needs that craves for attention. Culture in its broadest sense covers all aspects of social and daily life, thought pattern and self-expression. People are not born with a culture, but into a culture. Culture manifest through language, religion, family history, customs, worldview and geographical background. Religion/Spirituality is a vital dimension of culture. Religion is not only a cultural phenomenon, but a platform for cultural expression. Religion in every society is culture-bound. All cultures possess distinct ways of diagnosis and treatment of illness. Every cultural group have their peculiar way to respond to sickness and lifethreatening events. Sickness is a label society gives for someone who cannot function in the fulfilment of his or her role due to illness. When the problem is serious, society will be compelled to recognize the sick role and other persons will assist by carrying out the functions usually performed by the sick person.
KEYWORDS: Culture, Religion, Mental Disorder, Nigeria
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