Zimbabwe: Mental Illness - Traditional Versus Contemporary Medicine

[The Conversation Africa] In many parts of the world, policymakers, health professionals and the public are wrestling with questions about culture and mental health services. Some have argued that African traditional medicine might be a more appropriate way to meet mental health needs in Africa. In some Asian countries like Pakistan, traditional healers are widely consulted for the treatment of depression.
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - Category: African Health Source Type: news