Nepal, Aug. 26 -- The discussion about cultural differences and how people from various backgrounds perceive mental health has taken an interesting turn as society aims to be more inclusive. With increased cultural integration, there appears to be more confusion about how different regions understand concepts like stress, sadness, or even "mental illness" itself.

Let's say someone is experiencing panic attacks, while in one culture, it might be seen as a problem that needs attention and therapy, whereas a different culture might perceive it as a spiritual imbalance that should be treated with rituals or prayers. Neither view is inherently wrong because both focus on how the individual can be helped. Still, the mismatch between cultural e...