concept   therapy
culture   Eastern countries
statement   Therapy is stigmatized and less commonly sought in Eastern countries due to cultural attitudes towards mental health.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 psychotherapy Eastern countries Psychotherapy may be less common and mental health issues may be addressed through traditional healing practices or community support networks. 1
2 psychotherapy Eastern countries Less common and often stigmatized as a treatment for mental health issues 1
3 psychotherapy Eastern countries Less common form of treatment for mental health issues, stigma around seeking professional help for psychological problems 1
4 therapist Eastern countries Therapists are less commonly sought out, and mental health services may carry a social stigma, leading to a preference for alternative forms of emotional support. 1
5 therapist Eastern countries Seeking therapy may still carry a stigma, and therapist-client confidentiality may be less emphasized. 1
6 therapy Eastern countries Therapy is not widely accepted and seeking help for mental health issues is often stigmatized or seen as a sign of weakness. 1
7 therapy Eastern countries Therapy may be less openly discussed and sought after due to cultural stigma surrounding mental health. 1
8 therapy Eastern countries Therapy is often stigmatized and seeking professional help for mental health issues is not as common in some Eastern countries and traditional societies. 1