The philosophy and principles in ancient Indian scriptures and practices are similar to the Social Work concept of ‘Ubuntu’ that is, ‘Oneness’, ‘interconnectedness of all life’. Indian philosophy presents the interconnection between the mind and the body and states that a curative factor is creating a holistic balance within the individual. Several western models of social work have emerged for treating persons with mental disorders; however, they are considered ‘alien’ to the sociocultural milieu of India. This article discusses the feasibility and implications of indigenous socioculturally accepted evidence-based practice models of social work in India, compared to the concept of Ubuntu.

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将印度本土循证模型与 Ubuntu 概念并置：对精神病学社会工作实践的影响


古印度经典和实践中的哲学和原则与“Ubuntu”的社会工作概念相似，即“一体性”、“所有生命的相互联系”。印度哲学提出了思想与身体之间的相互联系，并指出治疗因素正在个体内部创造整体平衡。已经出现了几种用于治疗精神障碍患者的西方社会工作模式；然而，他们被认为与印度的社会文化环境“格格不入”。本文讨论了印度本土社会文化所接受的循证社会工作实践模式与 Ubuntu 概念的可行性和影响。