901) Mental Health as Perceived by Isan People.
Author: Somporn Rungreankulkij
Year: 2003
Source: Journal of the Psychiatric Association of Thailand, Vol. 148, No. 4, October-December 2003, Page 239-249.
Objective : To study definition of mental health according to Isan people's perception Method: Qualitative research using in-dept interview with 121 participants from 113 families was conducted. Data were analyzed by Colaizzi's method. Results: The finding indicated that most participants used the word "happiness" to refer to good mental health. Furthermore, they defined mental health in various dimensions including emotional state, state of mind, capability for controlling thought, and absenc...