concept   mental health
culture   India
statement   In India, mental health issues are often stigmatized, leading to a preference for traditional healing over professional treatment.
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1 attitude towards mental health India Mental health issues are often stigmatized, seeking therapy may be met with societal and familial resistance, and alternative holistic treatments may be preferred. 1
2 medication for mental health India Stigma surrounding mental health medication may lead to reluctance in seeking or adhering to treatment 1
3 mental health India Mental health problems are often stigmatized, and seeking help from mental health professionals can be seen as a lack of self-reliance 1
4 mental health medication India Alternative and traditional healing methods are often preferred over mental health medication 1
5 mental health therapy India Less commonly utilized due to cultural taboos and preference for traditional healing methods 1
6 mental health treatment India Incorporates treatments based on Ayurveda and yoga practices 1
7 treatment for depression India Ayurvedic treatments, yoga, and meditation are commonly used alongside conventional therapy. 1
8 treatment of mental health India Mental health issues are often attributed to spiritual or supernatural causes, and traditional healing methods may be sought before or instead of professional treatment. 1
9 treatment of mental illness India Mental illness may be attributed to spiritual factors and treated through traditional practices like Ayurveda and yoga 1