International Journal of Psychiatric Nursing

  • Year: 2018
  • Volume: 4
  • Issue: 1

Myths and Misconceptions about Mental Illness in Rural Area-Literature Review

12nd year M. Sc. Nursing Student, Mental Health Nursing, Manikaka Topawala Institute of Nursing, College, Anand, Gujarat, India

2HOD of Mental Health Nursing, Manikaka Topawala Institute of Nursing, College, Anand, Gujarat, India

*Corresponding author: Mr. Meet A Patel, 2nd year M. Sc. Nursing student, Manikaka Topawala Institute of Nursing-A constituent of Charotar University of science & Technology, Changa, Taluka: Petlad, District: Anand, Gujarat, 388421, India

Online published on 19 April, 2018.

Abstract

The Researcher aims to assess myths and misconceptions about mental illness in women of rural area.. Multiple databases were searched focusing on existing myths and misconceptions into the society. It was concluded through this literature review that there are many myths and misconceptions existing into the society and it need to be removed by spreading awareness into the society.

Keywords

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