Clinical Interpretation of Jinn Possession and Cultural Formulation of Mental Illness.
The journal of pastoral care & counseling : JPCC December 1, 2022 DOI: 10.1177/15423050221116775 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Muslims Culture-bound symptoms Faith healing Jinn possession Mental health Spirit possession |
| Citations | 1 |
| Key points | Argues that understanding mental health providers' interpretations of jinn possession and their views on traditional healing practices can improve clinical practice with affected clients. |
Abstract
This article addresses common interpretations of jinn possession among health care professionals. The author addresses the following questions: How do mental health providers interpret jinn possession? How do they view traditional healing practices, such as prophetic medicine, and folk medicine, to explain the phenomenon of jinn possession? The aim of this paper is to contribute to theoretical knowledge of existing research in this area and explore the possibility of improvement of the clinical practice with clients who claim to be possessed by jinn.