东非的传统治疗师。
Traditional healers in East Africa.
作者信息
Ndetei David M
机构信息
Professor of Psychiatry, University of Nairobi; Founder and Director, Africa Mental Health Foundation (AMHF), email
出版信息
Int Psychiatry. 2007 Oct 1;4(4):85-86. eCollection 2007 Oct.
Abstract
Since time immemorial, people from East Africa, and beyond, depended on traditional healers for treatment of all types of disorders, including those related to mental health. Even today, the use of traditional healers is common, despite the introduction of modern drugs. Alternative medicine is growing fast all over the world.
摘要
自古以来，东非及其他地区的人们依靠传统治疗师来治疗各类疾病，包括与心理健康相关的疾病。即便在今天，尽管现代药物已经出现，但传统治疗师的使用依然很普遍。替代医学在全球范围内正迅速发展。
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