Abstract
Chapter 15 explores the ways culture shapes the perceptions, diagnosis, causes, and treatment of mental health issues. It discusses abnormal behavior criteria; cultural syndromes such as hwa-byung and hikikomori; universal mental disorders such as schizophrenia, alcoholism, and suicide; the connection between culture and depression; and cross-cultural comparisons of depression. It addresses treatment of psychological disorders and mental health issues and Western and indigenous healing approaches. Also covered are minority, migrant, and refugee mental health experiences; obstacles to treatment such as language and cultural value barriers; and improvements in mental health care for vulnerable groups. This chapter includes a case study, Culture Across Disciplines box, chapter summary, key terms, a What Do Other Disciplines Do? section, thought-provoking questions, and class and experiential activities.
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