Muslim Traditional Healers in Accra, Ghana: Beliefs About and Treatment of Mental Disorders

We report on the beliefs about mental illness from the perspective of one category of alternative healers in Ghana —the Muslim faith healers. We also report on their methods of diagnoses and treatment for mental disorders. Results show that the healers’ beliefs about mental illness revolved around the notion ofJinn as causing most mental illness. Emerging themes are discussed with reference to their potential implications for patients ’ care and health-seeking behaviour.
Source: Journal of Religion and Health - Category: Medical Ethics Source Type: research