Monday, August 17, 2009

RESTORING MENTAL HEALTH IN INDIA

‘Possession’ is still very common, especially in rural areas. Even in Tamil Nadu, there are some temples such as Hanumanthapuram where I have observed a group of young women who used to remain in a so-called trance state for about 30 minutes around noon almost everyday. Even if considered a cry for help or attention, this practice gets social sanction and not perceived as a deviant behaviour.

Book Review in The Hindu

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