Perspective Chapter: Theoretical Paradigm for Mental Health and Family Therapy within the South African Context – An Overview

Abstract

This chapter places focus on family therapy within the African and more specifically South African context. It attempts to sketch a context on a continental level, highlighting and describing the theoretical paradigm through which contextually appropriate theory and literature is being developed. A brief overview is given of mental health within the content. A more specific South African context is then described. Whilst also engaging with limitations and obstacles, also highlighting developments within the context.