Psychiatry and Islam

Pridmore, Saxby; Pasha, Mohamed Iqbal

doi:10.1111/j.1440-1665.2004.02131.x

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“…In Arabic societies as in most societies, including Western, individuals with mental illness and their families are often stigmatized, rejected and isolated. This is because mental illness is still asso-ciated with evil spirits, effects of the evil eye, magic, and punishment from God, or with violence, addiction and suicide [44]. Due to guilt and shame, family members often refuse to discuss mental problems with non-family members, including medical physicians and mental health professionals [45].…”

Section: Expansion Of Mental Health Servicesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Mental Health Care in Saudi Arabia: Past, Present and Future

Koenig¹,

Zaben²,

Sehlo³

et al. 2014

OJPsych

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We review the past, present and future state of mental health care in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The past is reviewed prior to the modern era, discussing early explanations and treatments for mental health illness up through the establishment of the first mental hospital in the 1950s, tracking advances in mental health care over the past 60 years. The present is explored in terms of the current need for mental health care based on the prevalence of mental health problems in KSA. We also discuss the role of the family in caring for the needs of the mentally ill today. Finally, we look forward into the future, discuss the current education system that will produce the next generation of mental health professionals, examine areas of mental health care that need improvement, and provide a research agenda to guide the continued development of the mental health care system in KSA. Our goal is to present a blue print for the development of a state-of-the-art mental health that may serve as a model for other countries in the Middle East, while taking into account the political, cultural and religious factors that are unique to this region of the world.

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Section: Expansion Of Mental Health Servicesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Mental Health Care in Saudi Arabia: Past, Present and Future

Koenig¹,

Zaben²,

Sehlo³

et al. 2014

OJPsych

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“…Substance abuse is not considered an NSSI behavior in Western literature, but in this study it emerged as the second most common NSSI behavior by Jordanian students. This may be related to the fact that substance abuse in Islam is considered self-harmful and forbidden and is severely punished (Pridmore and Pasha, 2004). Other behaviors not commonly reported included eating fatty foods and masturbation.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Unlike US students (3.2%) and Greeks/Cypriots (12.3%), the majority of students in Jordan (72.6%) felt persons who self-harm are not religious. Although views in the Middle East vary, it is commonly believed that behaviors that harm the body are a manifestation of mental health issues, are a punishment by Allah, or are related to evil demonic possession (Pridmore and Pasha, 2004). In Jordan, students (50%) reported that it is easier for males to seek treatment for NSSI than females, while this was not the case in Greece/Cyprus (10%) and the United States (1.3%).…”

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confidence: 99%

An exploratory comparative study of perspectives on non-suicidal self-injurious behaviors among social work students in the United States, Greece, Cyprus, and Jordan: Implications for social work practice and education

Kokaliari

Roy

Panagiotopoulos

et al. 2015

International Social Work

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There has been a call for cross-cultural research in the understanding of non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI). The purpose of this study was to explore the influence of ethnicity and culture on the understanding of NSSI among social work students in the United States, Greece/Cyprus, and Jordan. A convenience sample of 438 social work students was used. Participants completed a 60-item questionnaire. Results revealed statistically significant differences in students' knowledge and cultural beliefs about NSSI by country. This study makes a novel contribution to the exploration of cultural aspects of NSSI and has implications for international social work practice and education.

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“…All the medical personnel is of Chechen origin [16]. Considering the fact that ethnic Chechens profess their religion to be Islam, it is important to note that mental disabilities may be seen through the prism of Islamic psychiatry, which views mental problems as a reflection of issues on a metaphysical level [21].…”

Section: Human Resourcesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Mental health and psychosocial support in areas affected by conflict: review of programs in the Chechen Republic

Burina

Burina²

2016

Arch Psych Psych

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SummaryThe social condition addressed in this paper is the mental and psychosocial trauma experienced by victims of violent conflicts. The study aims to evaluate mental health and psychosocial support programs and the healing of the community in its entirety during peace building and reconciliation processes. We use a qualitative method in order to assess the impact of the programs and chose a case study of the Chechen Republic in Russia, due to its recent signing of a peace treaty and cessation of hostilities. The end of violence was selected as the baseline time in order to compare the most current achievements of programs. The study has shown that mental health programs implemented in areas that have recently achieved peace aid in decreasing the general level of violence by de-escalating inner tensions and protracted built-up anger among both victims and perpetrators.

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Psychiatry and Islam

Abstract: Islam is based on unity and core values of compassion, justice and benevolence. Islamic psychiatry has a proud early history, and advances are occurring. There is an opportunity for the profession of psychiatry to bridge religious, ethnic and cultural boundaries.

Cited by 22 publications

References 12 publications

Mental Health Care in Saudi Arabia: Past, Present and Future

Mental Health Care in Saudi Arabia: Past, Present and Future

An exploratory comparative study of perspectives on non-suicidal self-injurious behaviors among social work students in the United States, Greece, Cyprus, and Jordan: Implications for social work practice and education

Mental health and psychosocial support in areas affected by conflict: review of programs in the Chechen Republic

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