Counseling and Mental Health Care in Palestine

Shawahin, Lamise; Çiftçi, Ays ̧e

doi:10.1002/j.1556-6676.2012.00048.x

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“…This violence and intentional de-development [44] of infrastructure and essential services has been shown to severely impact on mental health in the Palestinian population [49][50][51][52]. In response, the Palestinian Authority established 16 Community Mental Health Centres [53,54].…”

Section: Occupied Palestinian Territorymentioning

confidence: 99%

The ambiguities of social inclusion in mental health: learning from lived experience of serious mental illness in Ghana and the occupied Palestinian territory

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Kienzler,

Mitwalli

et al. 2023

Soc Psychiatry Psychiatr Epidemiol

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Purpose Social inclusion of people living with serious mental illness is widely promoted. However, only limited consideration has been given to the meanings of social inclusion within different settings and the ways in which it is envisioned, negotiated, and practised. In this paper, we explore meanings and practises of social inclusion from the perspectives of people living with serious mental illness and their families in Ghana and Palestine and how this is shaped by differing political and socio-cultural contexts. Methods This paper draws on comparative ethnographic research including participant observation and interviews with people living with mental illness and family members in Ghana and the occupied Palestinian territory. Data were triangulated and analysed using thematic analysis. Results Participants described experiences of social inclusion and participation within communities, home and family life, friendships and social life, and work and livelihoods. This revealed how such experiences were variously shaped by differing political contexts and socio-cultural norms and expectations within the two settings. These in turn intersected with aspects such as gender roles, age, and socio-economic status. Aspirations for inclusion included greater awareness and understanding within society, accompanied by opportunities and support for meaningful inclusion at the political as well as community level. Conclusion Findings point to the value of a contextual understanding of social inclusion, taking account of the impact of the wider socio-cultural, political, and economic environment. They also point to the need for an intersectoral approach, beyond communities and mental health services, to provide meaningful opportunities and support for social inclusion.

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Section: Occupied Palestinian Territorymentioning

confidence: 99%

The ambiguities of social inclusion in mental health: learning from lived experience of serious mental illness in Ghana and the occupied Palestinian territory

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Kienzler,

Mitwalli

et al. 2023

Soc Psychiatry Psychiatr Epidemiol

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“…In Islam, the community (umma) is considered one body. Researchers have suggested that less individualistic models aimed at the community are needed in places like Palestine (Makkawi, 2015;Shawahin & Çiftçi, 2012). When one part of the umma hurts, all of its other parts hurt as well.…”

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Directive vs. Non-directive Clinical Approaches: Liberation Psychology and Muslim Mental Health

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Shaiq²,

Berte

2020

JIFP

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Liberation psychology (LP) is a psychological framework that emphasizes social justice as a key component of mental health, defined in LP as the ability of human beings to co-exist, live in harmony, and thrive in community. Muslim mental health as a clinical focus continues to develop, and most writing emphasizes the importance of cultural sensitivity in providing effective care for Muslims, which the literature often relates to the collectivistic nature of Muslim majority societies. The literature, in turn, often uses collectivistic tendencies and research to support 1-on-1 directive approaches. This paper questions the use of such directive approaches as potentially re-creating a model of hierarchy and dominance that is connected to Muslims’ mental health challenges, particularly those of Muslim sub-populations. The authors suggest and discuss several LP-based alternatives, especially the use of group therapy as a more appropriate and culturally responsive model, from both di-rective and non-directive clinical orientations.

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Practice and Research in Career Counseling and Development—2012

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Dykhouse²,

Boutin³

et al. 2013

The Career Development Quart

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This annual review of the 2012 career development/vocational psychology literature includes 191 empirical (69%) and conceptual (31%) articles from career, counseling, development, and international journals. The review is divided into 4 major areas: professional issues, work and well‐being, life‐span perspectives, and career theory and concepts. Subsumed within these clusters are foci on the status of career/vocational guidance around the globe, the career development experiences of immigrants, and the effects of economic stress. The authors offer three summarizing impressions. First, the 2012 collection is definitively global; this is a credit to the individual and institutional dimensions of the counseling profession. Second, the research articles represent a wide array of methodological approaches, and researchers have made wise research design choices for their areas of inquiry. Third, there is a true professional responsiveness to the needs of the world. It is suggested that the 2012 literature reflects Parsons's early vision of social justice and multiculturalism.

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Counseling and Mental Health Care in Palestine

Abstract: The authors provide a brief overview of counseling and mental health care in Palestine, including their history and a summary of their current status. Finally, a discussion is presented of future trends in the development of the profession with regard to recent changes in the region.

Cited by 8 publications

References 18 publications

The ambiguities of social inclusion in mental health: learning from lived experience of serious mental illness in Ghana and the occupied Palestinian territory

The ambiguities of social inclusion in mental health: learning from lived experience of serious mental illness in Ghana and the occupied Palestinian territory

Directive vs. Non-directive Clinical Approaches: Liberation Psychology and Muslim Mental Health

Practice and Research in Career Counseling and Development—2012

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