Debate: The concept of culture has outlived its usefulness for psychiatry.

Journal: BJPsych bulletin

Volume: 42

Issue: 2

Year of Publication: 

Affiliated Institutions:  Birkbeck, University of London,UK. Freedom from Torture,London,UK. King's College London,UK. East London National Health Service Foundation Trust,UK. University of Pretoria,South Africa.

Abstract summary 

This paper presents a debate in which the authors participated at the World Psychiatric Association conference in Cape Town, South Africa in November 2016. Professor van Staden acted as chair and here, as at the debate, provides a rationale for debating a topic that many of those involved in mental health believe to be decided. The discussion that ensued demonstrated, however, that while the arguments have moved on they have not ceased. Who won? Well that depends how you look at it. A few in the audience shifted position towards the motion but the majority remained opposed. What do you think? Declaration of interest None.

Authors & Co-authors:  Rashed Mohammed A MA Bingham Rachel R Poole Norman A NA Sanati Abdi A van Staden Werdie W

Study Outcome 

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Citations :  American Psychiatric Association. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th edn). American Psychiatric Association, 2013.
Authors :  5
Identifiers
Doi : 10.1192/bjb.2017.15
SSN : 2056-4694
Study Population
Male,Female
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Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Country of Study
South Africa
Publication Country
England