Anthropology Based
What is the study of humans, societies, and cultures called?
Anthropology
What is the focus of cultural anthropology?
How people live and interact
How is mental illness often treated in Western countries?
Therapy or medication
What is stigma?
Social disapproval or discrimination against mental illness
How many main areas of anthropology did we share?
Four
Which form of anthropology studies ancient societies through artifacts?
Archeology
What is one way non-Western cultures might view mental illness?
As a spiritual issue
What impact do cultural beliefs have on mental illness?
They influence how it is understood and treated
Who introduced the concept of "illness narratives"?
Arthur Kleinman
What did early Egyptian cultures believe caused illness?
Spirits
What is the Chinese traditional belief about the cause of mental health issues?
Energy balance in the body
What kind of healing do non-Western cultures often prioritize?
Natural medicine or traditional healing
Which anthropologist studied social suffering and mental illness in marginalized communities?
Nancy Scheper-Hughes
What approach did the Greeks and Romans take toward mental illness?
Medical, attributing it to body fluid imbalances
What is Kampo? Hint:- Related to Japan
A Herbal Medicine
How do African cultures often view mental illness?
Spiritual problems or Spirit possession
Who conducted significant research on how cultural beliefs shape symptoms and treatments of mental illness?
Byron Good
How does the U.S. approach mental health care?
Primarily through therapy and medications
What is used alongside growing mental health care to treat illness?
Spiritual healing
Name the 4 countries we mentioned when comparing western vs non-western societies
Canada, United Kingdom, Japan and Somalia