concept   depression
culture   Eastern
statement   Depression is stigmatized and seen as a weakness in Eastern cultures, discouraging seeking professional help.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 clinical depression Eastern countries Clinical depression may be stigmatized, and seeking therapy or medication for mental health issues is often less accepted or discussed openly. 1
2 depression Eastern Depression is often stigmatized and seen as a personal weakness rather than a medical condition, leading to reluctance to seek professional help. 1
3 depression Eastern countries Depression is sometimes viewed as a weakness or a lack of willpower, and seeking treatment may be stigmatized. 1
4 depression Eastern cultures Depression is often stigmatized, and there is a cultural emphasis on internalizing emotions and not openly discussing mental health issues. 1
5 feeling depressed Eastern There may be a stigma around openly discussing feelings of depression, and seeking professional help may be seen as a sign of weakness 1
6 feeling depressed Eastern countries Discussing mental health issues openly is often stigmatized, and individuals may be encouraged to keep their feelings to themselves. 1