Attributions and private theories of mental illness among young adults seeking psychiatric treatment in Nairobi: an interpretive phenomenological analysis
Abstract Background Mental illness affects every segment of population including young adults. The beliefs held by young patients regarding the causes of mental illness impact their treatment-seeking behaviour. It is pertinent to know the commonly held attributions around mental illness so as to eff...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-06-01
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| Series: | Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13034-018-0229-0 |