Severe mental illness across cultures
Acta Psychiatr Scand 2006: 113: (Suppl. 429): 17–23 All rights reserved DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0447.2005.00712.x Copyright © 2006 Blackwell Munksgaard ACTA PSYCHIATRICA SCANDINAVICA Bhugra D. Objective: International studies have shown that the outcome of illnesses like schizophrenia vary across cultures. The good outcome in developing countries depends upon a number of factors. Method: Using both primary and secondary sources, existing literature was reviewed. Using terms severe mental illness, culture and schizophrenia, Medline, Psychinfo and Embase were searched. Further searches were…