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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Main Author: Chen, Paul C.Y.
Format: Article
Published: 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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