title: Malaysian child psychiatric practice: a pragmatic and rational approach.
abstract: A pragmatic and rational approach to the management of five child psychiatric cases in Malaysia is briefly reviewed. The significance of sociocultural factors in treating these cases within the context of a rapidly developing plural society is emphasized. The implications of overemphasis on educational and material achievements are noted.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002649:Child Abuse / Q000517:prevention & control; D002653:Child Behavior Disorders / Q000628:therapy; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003156:Community Mental Health Services / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D003291:Conversion Disorder / Q000628:therapy; D005006:Ethnicity / Q000523:psychology*; D005196:Family Therapy; D005260:Female; D005783:Gender Identity; D006801:Humans; D008296:Malaysia; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000628:therapy*