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Mental health stigma in Japan may deter care
Researchers at the University of California, Riverside report that mental health stigma in Japan may be preventing people from seeking care. The findings, covered by Medical Xpress, highlight how social attitudes around psychological disorders can discourage treatment and leave conditions unaddressed. Commenters are discussing the cultural barriers to therapy and what they mean for public health policy in Japan.
Why now: New research drawing attention to cultural barriers preventing Japanese people from seeking mental health treatment.
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- Mental health stigma in Japan may deter care · University of California, Riverside
- Mental health stigma in Japan may deter care · Medical Xpress
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