Classification and concepts of causation of mental illness in a rural Malay community
Three broad categories of mental illness are described: gila—states perceived to be a serious threat and requiring vigorous attention; chronic states perceived to be non-threatening and hence tolerable and requiring no treatment; and acute states perceived to be non-threatening but requiring attenti...
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SAGE Publications
1970
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| Online Access: | http://eprints.um.edu.my/24601/ https://doi.org/10.1177/002076407001600307 |
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