Cultural Approaches to Care
Across
- 5. oldest male makes decisions
- 6. deny mental illness as it affects family members' chance for good marriage
- 8. elders are consulted for important healthcare decisions
- 9. idea that illness is a just punishment from god for sinful behavior
- 11. native Americans consult with this person for health/spiritual problems
- 12. health is when ones body is in tune with nature
Down
- 1. mystical explanations for mental illness
- 2. culture centers on family and church
- 3. family needs are more important than individual needs
- 4. male elder has the final say
- 7. what the Dr says goes and patients are discouraged from asking questions
- 10. hesitant to discuss mental health as it is viewed as shameful