BMJ  2005;331 (2 July), doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7507.0-e

Globalisation is imposing Western views of mental health

Globalisation is resulting in inappropriate domination by the Western view of mental health, yet child psychiatrists in the West could gain valuable new knowledge from examining childcare practices across the world, argues Timimi on p 37. She warns that a Western value system that promotes individualism, weakens social ties, and creates ambivalence towards children could adversely affect children's mental health. On the other hand, values found in many non-Western cultures, such as duty, responsibility, and a community orientation, may promote psychiatric wellbeing.

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