The importance of harmonious relationships for mental health in traditional Chinese society

摘要: This article examines how the Chinese perceive and explain minor mental health problems (MMP). It focuses on perception of doctors students who practise traditional medicine, as well lay people, pays special attention to understanding MMP is related culture. A fieldwork design with interviews observations was performed. Minor are looked upon part normal life seen quite different from (severe) psychiatric disorders. a sign not being integrated characterised by lack harmonious relationships family friends. The underlying philosophies theories treatments presented discussed.