mental health disorder

Does Ganja Cause Mental Illness? Perspectives from a Population-based Assessment of Mental Health Literacy in Jamaica

Issue:

Vol 66, Issue 5: 2017 (Special Issue on Cannabis)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2017.209

Pages:

553-61

Synopsis:

This study investigated and evaluated the mental health comprehension of a randomly selected population in Jamaica. General perceptions were significantly correlated with level of education and age, while perceptions about treatment and prevention significantly correlated with gender and education.

ABSTRACT

Objective: Mental illness is a major cause of morbidity and, globally, has a high lifetime risk. Mental health literacy is known to improve symptom recognition, care-seeking and treatment outcomes. This study therefore sought to assess the knowledge and beliefs of Jamaicans regarding the definition, aetiology, symptomatology, treatment and prevention of mental illness.

Received:

05 Oct, 2017

Accepted:

23 Oct, 2017

Published:

29 Dec, 2017

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