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How does culture shape the way we talk about mental health?
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I’m honestly happy to say that mental health has never be so talked about. Has never been less of a taboo. People are sharing their experiences, seeking therapy, and supporting one another in ways that would have been rare just a generation ago. However, in many other cultures, mental health is still a sensitive topic— often misunderstood, downplayed, or associated with shame. While some communities, and America as a whole, are beginning to embrace conversations about mental health, not everyone is. This can even vary from household to household.
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For many culture shapes how others discuss mental health in so many different ways. for example, diagnoses of mental health disorders are different between countries and cultures simply because people experience and vocalize their symptoms differently. Some cultures put more emphasis on physical symptoms whereas others highlight their nerves and “something not feeling right”. Additionally, some cultures view mental health as taboo and avoid discussing it at all. I think this is big between African American culture and common views about therapy.
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