concept   psychologist
culture   South Korea
statement   In South Korean culture, seeking mental health help is stigmatized due to a focus on resilience and traditional healing methods.

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1 psychiatric South Korea Seeking psychiatric help may be stigmatized and seen as a sign of weakness or personal failure. 1
2 psychiatrist South Korea Psychiatrists are less commonly sought after for mental health treatment, with stigma surrounding mental health issues often leading people to avoid seeking professional help. 1
3 psychologist South Korea Seeking help from a psychologist may be seen as a sign of weakness due to cultural emphasis on resilience and stoicism. 1
4 psychologist South Korea Less common for people to seek help from a psychologist for mental health issues due to stigma or preference for traditional healing methods 1
5 psychology South Korea Psychology is less commonly studied and practiced, with less emphasis on individual therapy and more on societal and group dynamics. 1