{"product_id":"cultural-perception-of-mental-illness-patrick-chinedu-duru-9781952155642","title":"Cultural Perception of Mental Illness: West African Immigrants in Philadelphia Perspective","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Igbo of Nigeria always say that \"\u003cem\u003eAwo anaghi agba oso ihihe n'efu\u003c\/em\u003e\" meaning that the toad does not run in a broad day time for nothing\". That is to say, either it is pursuing something or something is pursing it. Thus, the perception in West Africa about mental illness remains a strange one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMy research on the cultural perspectives and stigmatization against the mentally ill persons in West Africa is essential to curb the negative stereotypes, myths, and stigma associated with mental illness. The negative perception of mental illness affects not only the individual diagnosed with mental illness but also the families. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe topic is interesting to research on as to curtail the seeming long known myths that mentally ill persons are infectious, demon possessed and dangerous to live in a society. The study will also educate the people of West Africa to understand the etiology and different types of mental illness. It will help West Africans to debunk the belief that parents' sin, curse, witchcraft or God punishment as responsible for mental illness. Thus, this research will provide insight on the impact of factors like wars, economic deprivation, migration, isolation and cultural effects on mental illness. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Patrick Chinedu Duru\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1952155649\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781952155642\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Goldtouch Press, LLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/24\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 186\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d","brand":"Patrick Chinedu Duru","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48799125635327,"sku":"9781952155642","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/cultural-perception-of-mental-illness-patrick-chinedu-duru-9781952155642","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}