Table 2.

An overview of the sub-themes and themes regarding experiences of family caregivers’ beliefs and practices when caring for next-of-kin with mental illness diagnosis.

Sub-themes	Themes
Viewing supernatural forces as cause of mental illness	Prevailing beliefs about cause of mental illness
Attributing cause of mental illness to individual’s behavior
Viewing life circumstances as cause of mental illness
Receiving support from others	Encountering social support and neglect
Struggling with culturally influenced attitudes
Trying to manage next of kin’s behavior	Recognizing the need of professional help
Trying to manage own tiredness
Receiving advice from well-wishers
Seeking spiritual intervention	Seeking culturally influenced help
Seeking traditional help as culturally advised
Seeking medical help is a fast and convenient solution