concept   counselor
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, counseling is often associated with career and academic guidance and carries a stigma related to mental health issues.

5 similar statements
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 counselor Japan Less common to seek counseling from a professional counselor for mental health issues, stigma around discussing personal problems openly 1
2 counselor Japan Counselors are often sought for career and academic guidance, as well as mental health support. 1
3 counselor Japan Counselors are often associated with career guidance and academic counseling in schools. 1
4 professional counselling Japan Less commonly sought after due to the cultural emphasis on privacy and self-reliance 1
5 professional counselling Japan Less commonly sought and may carry a stigma related to mental health issues 1