University of Boston Depression Among Chinese Summary

1. Give a brief summary of your case. Who was the main ethnic group involved in this case? Who were the main characters? What symptoms did they have, what did they believe about their symptoms, and what challenges (of any) did they face when seeking treatment? Provide as much detail as possible.

2. Then, tell whether you think that the term “culture-bound syndrome” is useful when talking about any element of this case. Why or why not? What can we gain from thinking about it in this way?

In your response: identify someone who posted about a different case than you did. Tell what you think is similar and different about your case and their case. Point out at least one difference and at least one similarity.