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This study explores Transcultural Psychiatry by examining stigma in Malta. It investigates the naming of Mount Carmel Hospital and its cultural context, suggesting a normalization of mental health treatment.

Area of Science:

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  • Medical Anthropology
  • Cultural History

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  • The historical and cultural significance of the Mount Carmel Hospital's dedication.

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  • To contextualize Mount Carmel Hospital within Maltese and Mediterranean cultures.

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