concept   stigma
culture   Eastern countries
statement   In Eastern countries, there is a prevalent stigma around mental health issues and seeking help is often viewed as weak or shameful.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 cope with and help end stigma Eastern countries Traditional healing practices, family support, and community education are common ways to cope with and help end stigma around mental health issues. 1
2 fight stigma Eastern countries Addressed through personal and family efforts, often kept private and not openly discussed in public 1
3 fight stigma Eastern countries Mental health issues are often stigmatized and not openly discussed due to cultural taboos and social expectations. 1
4 mental health stigmas Eastern countries Mental health stigmas still exist and seeking help for mental health issues is often considered taboo or a sign of weakness. 1
5 stigma Eastern countries Stigma around mental health issues is still prevalent, and seeking help is often seen as a sign of weakness or failure. 1
6 stigma Eastern countries There is a strong stigma associated with mental illness, and seeking help is often seen as a sign of weakness or shame. 1
7 stigma Eastern cultures Stigma around mental health issues is still prevalent, and individuals may be reluctant to seek help due to fear of being stigmatized by their community. 1