Psychotherapy in Brunei Darussalam

Clinical psychologists face unique challenges in developing Southeast Asian countries because mental health care has not received the kind of attention it deserves. In part, this has been the result of lack of knowledge or misunderstanding about mental health and adherence to various religious and t...

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Published in:	Journal of clinical psychology Vol. 63; no. 8; pp. 735 - 744
Main Author:	Kumaraswamy, N.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Hoboken Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company 01-08-2007 Wiley Periodicals Inc
Subjects:	Adult Brunei Clinical psychology Culture Depression - therapy Female Humans Mental health care Professional practice Psychotherapy Religion and Psychology Brunei
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Summary:	Clinical psychologists face unique challenges in developing Southeast Asian countries because mental health care has not received the kind of attention it deserves. In part, this has been the result of lack of knowledge or misunderstanding about mental health and adherence to various religious and traditional beliefs. In this article, the practice of psychotherapy in Brunei Darussalam is reviewed and then illustrated with a typical case, Mrs. A Asian psychotherapists need more comprehensive knowledge of prevailing cultural beliefs and religious practices among multiethnic population groups. © 2007 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Clin Psychol: In Session 63: 735–744, 2007.
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ISSN:	0021-9762 1097-4679
DOI:	10.1002/jclp.20388