title: Islam and mental health.
abstract: This paper discusses the importance of a spiritual element in health with particular reference to mental health and Islam. The Islamic spiritual quest is outlined and some directives described. Specific examples are given of their application to health.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan.
authors.forename: T A
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Baasher
mesh_terms: D000437:Alcoholism / Q000208:ethnology / Q000517:prevention & control; D001294:Attitude to Health / Q000208:ethnology*; D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D015438:Health Behavior / Q000208:ethnology; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007514:Islam / Q000523:psychology*; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000208:ethnology*; D008603:Mental Health; D012068:Religion and Medicine; D012069:Religion and Psychology