In this kind of culture it is very hard to admit one's mental illness and to seek medical help. Thus telepsychiatry might be a good alternative to face-to-face ...
Abstract. This research was performed in order to empirically prove that telepsychiatry can result in overcoming of the Confucian cultural barrier which.
In this kind of culture it is very hard to admit one's mental illness and to seek medical help. Thus telepsychiatry might be a good alternative to face-to-face ...
Jan 3, 2024 · Barriers: 1) Cultural barriers - For Koreans, the field of mental health is culturally and racially difficult to talk to, ask for help, or ...
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In this kind of culture it is very hard to admit one's mental illness and to seek medical help. Thus telepsychiatry might be a good alternative to face-to-face ...
Mar 20, 2009 · This research was performed in order to empirically prove that telepsychiatry can result in overcoming of the Confucian cultural barrier which ...
With the small number of Asian mental health providers, it is difficult to ensure the linguistic and ethnic matching of providers and patients. Telepsychiatry ...
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What are the perceived barriers to psychiatric help seeking in South Korea?
Structural discrimination was the greatest barrier occupying 34%, followed by public prejudice (27.8%), adverse drug effects (18.6%), and cost/low accessibility (16.1%). In the analysis by age groups, structural discrimination caused teenagers (51%), job seekers (64%) and mothers with children (43%) the most concern.
What are the mental issues in South Korea?
Other mental illness
17% of the South Korean population has insomnia, which is a rate comparable to that of insomnia in the United States. 6.6% of Koreans have nicotine dependence disorder, 2% have a mood disorder, and 5.2% have an anxiety disorder, all of which are less frequent among Koreans than among Americans.
Why is mental health taboo in South Korea?
Korean families experience strong feelings of family shame and social stigma associated with mental illness (Shin & Lukens, 2002) that are deeply rooted in their adherence to Confucian values such as stoicism, modesty, and preserving dignity for the family in the face of difficult circumstances.
What are the cultural barriers that hinder the treatment for mental illness?
Examples of cultural barriers preventing effective mental health treatment include:
Different understandings of illness or health.
Lack of diversity in the mental health workforce.
Mistrust or fear of treatment.
Language barriers and ineffective communication.
Transportation or childcare issues.
Korean families experience strong feelings of family shame and social stigma associated with mental illness (Shin & Lukens, 2002) that are deeply rooted in ...
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Jun 14, 2024 · This study analyzes the contents of telemedicine apps (applications) in South Korea to investigate the use of telemedicine for selective or unnecessary medical ...
This special issue will focus on cultural and mental-health issues in contemporary South Korea, with particular concern for new, historical challenges arising ...
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