Department or Program
Asian Studies
Second Department or Program
Psychology
Abstract
This is a theoretical integration and review thesis analyzing and comparing concepts in mental health as they exist in the United States and China. Through studying a variety of salient subtopics side by side, this thesis describes a broader picture of mental health understandings in two important cultural contexts. Subtopics include history, population vulnerability, cultural scripts, and treatment approaches concerning mental health. Furthermore, these subtopics are researched within the scope of their relation to anxiety and depression. I hope to deepen cultural understanding and highlight the importance of cultural sensitivity by illuminating key similarities and differences between American and Chinese perceptions and approaches.
Level of Access
Restricted: Embargoed [Bates Community After Expiration]
First Advisor
Faries, Nathan
Second Advisor
Boucher, Helen
Date of Graduation
5-2022
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Recommended Citation
Seifert, Christopher P., "A Review and Comparison of Mental Health Perspectives in the United States and China" (2022). Standard Theses. 12.
https://scarab.bates.edu/asian_studies_theses/12
Number of Pages
50
Components of Thesis
1 pdf file