Chinese Culture and Mental Health

Chinese Culture and Mental Health presents an in-depth study of the culture and mental health of the Chinese people in varying settings, geographic areas, and times.
The book focuses on the study of the relationships between mental health and customs, beliefs, and philosophies in the Chinese cultural setting. The text reviews traditional and contemporary Chinese culture; characteristic relations and psychological problems common in the Chinese family; adjustment of the Chinese in different socio-geographical circumstances; and general review of mental health problems.
Ethnologists, sinologists, psychologists, anthropologists, and sociologists will find the book interesting.

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Contents
Contributors
Preface
Glossary
Part I Culture, Society, and Personality

1. Introduction: The Characteristics of Chinese Culture
   Background
   Different Courses of Sociocultural Change
   Common Characteristics of Chinese Culture
   Concluding Remarks
   References
2. The Emergence of the New Chinese Culture
   Introduction
   The Concept of Culture
   Social and Economic Transformations
   Initial Ideological Campaigns
   Impact of the Cultural Revolution
   Response by the Chinese People
   Cultural Transition
   References
3. The Confucian Paradigm of Man: A Sociological View
   Introduction
   The Confucian Conception of Humanity
   Family Structure and the Individual
   The Problematic of the Confucian Paradigm
   The Self and Relation-Construction
   References
4. A Preliminary Study of the Character Traits of the Chinese
   Introduction: Research on Personality
   The MMPI
   Preliminary Findings on the MMPI in China
   Discussion and Cultural Explanation
   References
5. Social Change, Religious Movements, and Personality Adjustment: An Anthropological View
   Introduction
   Theoretical Framework
   Ritualized Society
   Antiritualism Cults
   Social Hygiene Cults
   Millennial Cults
   Nativistic Movements
   Discussion
   References
6. Traditional Chinese Beliefs and Attitudes toward Mental Illness
   Introduction
   Ancient Records of Mental Illness
   Review of Traditional Medical Books
   Emotional Disorders as Described in Literary Writing
   Conclusion
   References
   Part II Family and Child
7. The Effect of Family on the Mental Health of the Chinese People
   Background
   The Role of the Family in Child Rearing
   The Role of the Family in Married Life
   The Role of the Family in the Care of the Elderly
   Family Construction among Strangers
   Discussion
   References
8. The Chinese Family: Relations, Problems, and Therapy
   Introduction
   The Concept of Family Health and Pathology
   Chinese Family Structure and Relationships
   Common Psychological Problems
   Usual Coping Patterns
   Clinical Significance and Application
   Summary
   References
9. Child Training in Chinese Culture
   Background
   Research Methods
   Theoretical Considerations
   Chinese Child Rearing and the Development of the Mother-Child Bond
   Situations That Arouse Fear and the Susceptibility to Fear
   Aggression
   Conclusion
   References
10. Characteristics of Temperament in Chinese Infants and Young Children
    Introduction
    Report of Chinese Studies
    Discussion
    References
11. The One-Child-per-Family Policy: A Psychological Perspective
    Introduction
    A Need for Better Family Planning
    Recent Developments in Family Planning
    Advantages and Disadvantages of Only Children
    Causes of Negative Behavior Patterns in Only Children
    Special Aspects of Early Childhood Education
    Conclusion
    References
12. Child Mental Health and Elementary Schools in Shanghai
    Introduction
    The Elementary School System in China
    An Example of the School Mental Health Situation in Shanghai
    Psychiatric Disorders among Students
    Closing Comment
    References
    Part III Adjustment in Different Settings
13. Language and Identity: The Case of Chinese in Singapore
    Introduction
    The Sociolingusitic Situation in Singapore
    The Policy of Multilingualism
    The Trend of Language Shift
    The Chinese Dilemma
    Language and Identity: Some Considerations
    References
14. Social Stress and Coping Behavior in Hong Kong
    Introduction
    Prevalence of Psychiatric Stress
    High-Density Living and Adjustment
    Material Aspiration and Adjustment
    Concluding Remarks: The Fading of Immigrant Culture
    References
15. Chinese Adaptation in Hawaii: Some Examples
    Introduction
    Background: The Chinese in Hawaii
    Successful Examples: The Subjects of the Interviews
    Results of the Interviews
    Discussion
    References
    Part IV Mental Health Problems
16. Mental Health in Singapore and Its Relation to Chinese Culture
    The Singapore Chinese
    Mental Health Services in Singapore
    Conclusion
    References
17. Psychiatric Pathology among Chinese Immigrants in Victoria, Australia
    Demographic Sketch
    Historical Background
    Current Psychiatric Survey
    Findings
    Summary
    References
18. Sociocultural Changes and Prevalence of Mental Disorders in Taiwan
    General Social and Health Background
    Prevalence of Mental Disorders
    Discussion
    References
19. An Overview of Psychopathology in Hong Kong with Special Reference to Somatic Presentation
    Introduction
    Manifestation of Mental Disorders
    Psychological and Cultural Explanations
    Treatment Resources
    Methodological Issues
    References
20. An Epidemiological Study of Child Mental Health Problems in Nanjing District
    Introduction
    Description of the Method
    Results of the Investigation
    Discussion
    Comment
    References
21. An Investigation of Minimal Brain Disorders among Primary School Students in the Beijing Area
    Introduction
    Investigations in Elementary Schools of Different Areas
    Summary
    References
22. Some Psychological Problems Manifested by Neurotic Patients: Shanghai Examples
    Introduction
    Common Psychological Problems
    Comments
    References
    Part V Management and Prevention of Mental Illness
23. The Mental Health Delivery System in Shanghai
    Introduction
    A Three-Level Scheme of the Mental Health Care System
    Summary and Future Perspectives
    References
24. The Mental Health Home Care Program: Beijing's Rural Haidian District
    Introduction
    General Information about the Haidian District Project Area
    Procedures Used in Setting up the Community Mental Health Care Network
    Findings of the Psychiatric Survey in the Haidian District
    Development of the Home Care Program
    Results of the Home Care Program
    Discussion
    References
    Part VI Summary and Suggestions for the Future
25. Mental Disorders and Psychiatry in Chinese Culture: Characteristic Features and Major Issues
    Introduction
    Characteristic Features of Mental Disorders among the Chinese
    Treatment Modalities of Mental Disorders
    Coping, Help-Seeking, and Delivery of Mental Health Services
    for the Mentally 111 in Chinese Culture
    Theories and Hypotheses about Mental Disorders
    Concluding Remarks
    References
26. Directions for Future Study
    Introduction 3
    Important Approaches to Studying Culture and Mental Health
    Future Directions
    Chinese Culture and Mental Health: Review
    References
    Index