Student Type
Undergraduate
College Affiliation
College of Science, Technology, and Health
Department
Psychology, Sociology, and Public Health
Submission Type
Poster
Abstract
Not only has research into mental health in Japan and the United States highlighted the differences between these two countries, it has also shown the many similarities they share as well. This research paper focuses on the top three disorders that were reported for each country, a comparison of disorder prevalence between the two countries, preferred treatment types, and degree of stigma expressed within each culture. The research concluded that Japan and the United States share two of their top three diagnosed mental health disorders and they also share similar preferences for treatment options. The notion that suicide rates in both countries are on a downward trend within certain demographic groups has also been supported and mental health is slowly becoming a more widely accepted concept. With the work that has been done so far, each country is moving in the right direction to support those with mental health conditions.
Recommended Citation
Ford, Whitney and Nohara-LeClair, Michiko, "Mental Health in Japan and the United States: A Look at Differences and Similarities" (2023). 2023 Student Academic Showcase. 9.
https://digitalcommons.lindenwood.edu/src_2023/Posters/Session1/9
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Mental Health in Japan and the United States: A Look at Differences and Similarities
Not only has research into mental health in Japan and the United States highlighted the differences between these two countries, it has also shown the many similarities they share as well. This research paper focuses on the top three disorders that were reported for each country, a comparison of disorder prevalence between the two countries, preferred treatment types, and degree of stigma expressed within each culture. The research concluded that Japan and the United States share two of their top three diagnosed mental health disorders and they also share similar preferences for treatment options. The notion that suicide rates in both countries are on a downward trend within certain demographic groups has also been supported and mental health is slowly becoming a more widely accepted concept. With the work that has been done so far, each country is moving in the right direction to support those with mental health conditions.