concept   depression

6 commonsense assertions
Cultures (6) Western countries (1) Eastern (1) United States (1) Western Europe (1) American (1) Middle East (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 depression Western countries Depression is regarded as a significant mental health issue in Western countries and is usually addressed with therapy and medication. 12
2 depression Eastern Depression is stigmatized and seen as a weakness in Eastern cultures, discouraging seeking professional help. 6
3 depression United States In the United States, seeking professional help for depression is widely accepted and common. 6
4 depression Western Europe Depression in Western Europe is associated with artistic expression and has available treatment options. 2
5 depression American Depression is widely acknowledged as a medical condition in American culture and is typically treated with therapy and medication. 1
6 depression Middle East Depression in the Middle East is stigmatized, not openly discussed, and leads to underreporting and lack of awareness. 1