concept   support
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, seeking support involves preserving harmony, respecting authority, and valuing collective success, but facing stigma for seeking mental health help.

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1 community support Japan Community support is deeply rooted in the concept of mutual aid and group harmony, often seen in community-based cooperatives and neighborhood associations. 1
2 support Japan Seeking professional support for mental health issues is often stigmatized. 1
3 support Japan Seeking emotional support from friends and family may be seen as burdensome, and people are expected to handle their issues privately or seek professional help. 1
4 support Japan The concept of 'support' extends to group harmony and consensus, where individuals are expected to support the collective decision. 1
5 supporting Japan Supporting is often linked to maintaining harmony within the community and showing respect to elders and authority figures. 1
6 supporting Japan In Japanese culture, giving too much support or interfering in someone's personal matters may be seen as intrusive or meddlesome, and can be considered inappropriate. 1
7 supporting Japan Supporting someone's goals and ambitions is considered important, but there is also emphasis on group harmony and collective success. 1