A Comparative Mental Health Literacy Survey of Psychiatrists and Other Mental Health Professionals in Singapore

Abstract

In addition to generating data of some intrinsic importance, comparison with Australian survey data allows the potential impact of regional and cultural differences, as well as of varying psychiatric practices, to be identified. Responses identified more similarities than differences in the judgements of the psychiatrists from the two countries.

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“…However, nurses are more likely than psychiatrists to believe that certain non‐standard interventions (e.g. vitamins, minerals, visiting a naturopath) are helpful (5–7).…”