Cultural Approaches to Care

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