CONTENT
◉Eastern Culture (Balance) Answer: • Family is the starting point
for identity (group decision
making)
• Freedom may be more
restricted
• More conservative and
traditional
• Disease is cause by lack of
balance
• Time is circular -
reincarnation
• May express emotions in a
more subtle way.
◉Western Culture (Science) Answer: • Self is starting point for
identity
(Individuality)
• Disease has a cause (pathogen)
, and creates and effect (disease)
• Ethics of rights - based on
individuals rights
• Time is linear - stops for no one
• Express emotions openly and
directly
◉Indigenous Culture (Harmony) Answer: • Community is the
starting
point for identity
• Deep relationship with
nature
• Mind-Body-Spirit (united)
◉Populations at Risk for mental illness Answer: immigrants,
refugees, minorities
◉Beneficence Answer: Doing good or causing good to be done;
kindly action
◉autonomy Answer: independence, self control