culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, mental health medication like benzodiazepines and antidepressants is less prescribed and stigmatized.

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1 alprazolam Japan Alprazolam is not commonly prescribed in Japan and other Eastern countries due to cultural differences in approach to mental health and medication. 1
2 benzodiazepine Japan Less commonly prescribed for anxiety and insomnia, but still used for certain psychiatric conditions 1
3 prozac Japan Less commonly prescribed and stigma around mental health treatment may make it less acceptable 1
4 prozac Japan Less commonly prescribed medication for treating depression and anxiety, with a preference for alternative treatments like counseling and herbal remedies 1
5 prozac Japan Usage of antidepressants like Prozac is less common due to societal stigma around mental health issues and medication. 1
6 prozac Japan Less commonly prescribed and less accepted as a treatment for depression, more stigma attached to mental health medication 1
7 ritalin Japan Less commonly prescribed and more stigmatized for treating ADHD in Japan compared to Brazil, where it is more widely accepted as a treatment. 1
8 xanax Japan Not a commonly prescribed medication, and may have negative cultural associations related to mental health or medication use. 1
9 xanax Japan Xanax is not commonly prescribed and its use may be seen as controversial due to strict regulations on anxiety medications in Japan. 1
10 xanax Japan The use of Xanax is not as prevalent in traditional medicine and is not commonly prescribed for anxiety in these countries. 1