concept   psychiatrist
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, the concept of visiting a psychiatrist is stigmatized and considered a last resort for mental health issues.
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1 bipolar disorder Japan Mental health issues, including bipolar disorder, are often stigmatized and may be less openly discussed or acknowledged. 1
2 psychiatric Japan Seeking psychiatric help may be stigmatized and seen as a sign of weakness or personal failure. 1
3 psychiatrist Japan Visiting a psychiatrist is often stigmatized and seen as a last resort, with mental health issues being more commonly addressed within the family or community. 1
4 psychiatrist Japan 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
5 psychologist Japan Seeking help from a psychologist may be seen as a sign of weakness due to cultural emphasis on resilience and stoicism. 1
6 psychologist Japan Less common for people to seek help from a psychologist for mental health issues due to stigma or preference for traditional healing methods 1
7 psychology Japan Psychology is less commonly studied and practiced, with less emphasis on individual therapy and more on societal and group dynamics. 1