concept   psychiatrist
culture   Middle East
statement   In the Middle East, psychiatric treatment is stigmatized and mental health issues are considered taboo.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 psychiatric Middle Eastern Psychiatric treatment is often stigmatized and not readily accepted, with mental health issues sometimes seen as a taboo subject. 1
2 psychologist Middle East Seeking therapy from a psychologist is less common and carries a stigma of weakness or mental instability. 1
3 psychologist Middle Eastern countries Seeking help from a psychologist may be stigmatized, and the profession may not be as widely recognized or respected as in Western countries. 1