Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Introduction: 7.5% Indians suffer from mental disorders. By 2020 approximately 20% Indians will be effected by mental illnesses. Aims: The study was piloted to evaluate the myths and beliefs among caregivers of patients suffering with mental disorders. Methodology: We conducted a survey that was Exploratory Survey & Non- experimental. By convenient sampling technique 100 caregivers of mentally ill patients were considered in this study. Results: In our study we found that majority of the subjects were of aged 20 – 40 years, men, educated and from rural areas. Majority of the care givers have shown a positive attitude towards mental illness in the current study. Conclusion: It can be concluded from the study that there has been an attitude shift among people from the belief that mental illness was a God’s punishment. Now the shift in attitude was to approach a medical therapy. Keywords: Myths, Beliefs, Care givers, Mental illness.