concept   sadness
culture   United States
statement   In the United States, openly expressing and seeking support for sadness, including professional help, is socially acceptable and encouraged.

6 similar statements
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 sad United States It's common to express sadness openly and directly, and seek emotional support from friends and family. 1
2 sad United States It's common for people to express sadness openly and directly, and seeking help or counseling is socially acceptable. 1
3 sad United States It is common to express sadness openly and seek support from friends and family. 1
4 sadness United States Expressing sadness openly is considered healthy and important for emotional well-being. 1
5 sadness United States Expressing sadness openly is generally socially acceptable and encouraged, and seeking professional help for prolonged sadness is common. 1
6 shame United States Shame is often seen as a negative emotion and is generally avoided or hidden. 1