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PCN-670 Topic 4: Cultural Concepts of Distress

Directions: Complete the Cultural Concepts of Distress worksheet below. Include at least one or two peer-reviewed journal articles beyond the textbook and course readings via in-text citations and a reference note in the “References” section. As you complete this worksheet, please keep in mind that cultural concepts of distress are ways different cultures may express, explain, and communicate suffering and mental health symptoms. A person would still receive a DSM diagnosis, but their symptoms may present differently secondary to how a person expresses distress based on their culture.

Cultural Component of Distress from DSM	Disorder description and at least one other culture that has similar/related conditions	DSM disorder related to the cultural concepts of distress	DSM disorder related to the cultural concepts of distress

Directions: Provide a short answer of 100-150 words for the following question. Do not exceed 200 words for your response. Use the textbook, and any other scholarly resources to support your responses. Include at least one or two peer-reviewed journal articles beyond the textbook and course readings via in-text citations and a reference note in the “References” section.

1. Why is it important to be aware of culturally specific expression of distress?

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