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Formative research on devising a street play to create awareness about mental illness: Cultural adaptation and targeted approach

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  • Santosh Loganathan
  • Mathew Varghese

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Background: Poor awareness about mental health and illness is one of the causes for the large treatment gap for all mental disorders across India. Material: We used both qualitative and quantitative methods in devising a street play to enhance knowledge, attitudes and beliefs about mental illness. Discussion: The formative research enabled the intervention to remain culturally appropriate to the socio-cultural practices of the targeted rural audience. Conclusion: Targeted audiences need to be understood carefully for their beliefs and notions about mental health and sickness. Their socio-cultural practices need incorporation in street plays to make them relevant and meaningful.

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  • Santosh Loganathan & Mathew Varghese, 2019. "Formative research on devising a street play to create awareness about mental illness: Cultural adaptation and targeted approach," International Journal of Social Psychiatry, , vol. 65(4), pages 279-288, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:socpsy:v:65:y:2019:i:4:p:279-288
    DOI: 10.1177/0020764019838306
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