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.

ContentsContributors 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 ReferencesPart 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