Community response to mental illness in Transkei.
In Transkei, responsible action in the event of mental illness in a family is first taken by the relatives of the patient. Their action will depend upon their culture, wealth and status in the community as well as on their understanding and knowledge of mental illness, on their confidence and on available transport. The help given by neighbours is described, the quality of their assistance depending also upon their knowledge and attitudes. An outline of the management of mental disease in clinics, hospitals and special centres is given. Four groups especially likely to develop mental illness are identified and community preventive measures are suggested.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003156:Community Mental Health Services; D005190:Family; D005260:Female; D006778:Hospitals, Psychiatric; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*; D012424:Rural Population; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D013019:South Africa