A narrative review: arguments for a collaborative approach in mental health between traditional healers and clinicians regarding spiritual beliefs

Mental Health, Religion and Culture

Volumn 15, Issue 1, 2012, Pages 65-85

  Pouchly, Cara A ^a  

^a LANCASTER UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

clinicians; collaboration; mental health; spiritual beliefs; traditional healers; treatment

Indexed keywords

EID: 84856078553     PISSN: 13674676     EISSN: 14699737     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13674676.2011.553716     Document Type: Article

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