Somali conceptions and expectations concerning mental health : some guidelines for mental health professionals

Presents some of the cultural and religious issues influencing Somali conceptions and expectations about mental health services. Outlines traditional treatments and the common somatisation of problems among Somali refugees. Encourages attention to clients' family and community relationships and incorporation of Somali views on mental health issues and traditional treatments. Source: National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, licensed by the Department of Internal Affairs for re-use under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 New Zealand Licence.