Cultural Identity
Ad Disclosure: Some of our MentalHelp.net recommendations, including BetterHelp, are also affiliates, and as such we may receive compensation from them if you choose to purchase products or services through the links provided
Ad Disclosure: Some of our MentalHelp.net recommendations, including BetterHelp, are also affiliates, and as such we may receive compensation from them if you choose to purchase products or services through the links provided
Cultural Identity.
One final aspect of identity we will consider is cultural identity. Identities are determined by what people identify with. In forming a cultural identity, people come to identify with and attach themselves to (fuse themselves with) a particular set of ideas that are characteristic of their larger family and tribal or national identity. This may include an identification with a particular religious group, a particular ethnic or racial group, a particular country, a particular language and dialect, a particular set of foods that are thought to be good to eat, a particular set of holidays, of usual and unusual names that people might have, etc. By accepting these ideas handed down by the larger tribe or nation or family a person comes to be an accepted part of the group. For the most part, this is a good thing.
There are occasions where cultural identity doesn't work for people. Individuals within a given culture may disagree with views that cultural leaders promote, leading to their persecution or marginalization (e.g., pro-democracy dissidents in China, pro-birth-control Catholics). A given culture may be highly intolerant of some of its members, forcing those members to suppress their views, go underground or go into exile. dissent may lead to the formation of counter-cultures that promote values that are more accepting of dissenters (e.g., gay and lesbian communities). Stressful clashes between culture and countercultures may then occur. All this is to say that sometimes people's problems are not really so much due to something they are doing wrong as they are due to the ill fit between that person's identity and commitments and the culture in which they find themselves.
Additional Resources
As advocates of mental health and wellness, we take great pride in educating our readers on the various online therapy providers available. MentalHelp has partnered with several thought leaders in the mental health and wellness space, so we can help you make informed decisions on your wellness journey. MentalHelp may receive marketing compensation from these companies should you choose to use their services.
BetterHelp Online Therapy - BetterHelp offers online therapy services from licensed professionals through an easy-to-use website and app. To get matched with a virtual therapist, complete a brief questionnaire online or start get started with a 20% off your first month today.
ReGain Online Therapy - Online couples counseling has never been easier, thanks to ReGain. Their licensed therapists specialize in helping couples improve communication skills to resolve conflict in healthy ways. Get matched with a relationship counselor today.
Teen Counseling Online Therapy - Teen Counseling is a leading provider of online therapy for teens. Teens can communicate with their therapist via video, phone, messaging and live chat. Find the right teen counselor for your needs.
Talkspace Online Therapy & Psychiatry - Licensed therapists and psychiatrists are available for virtual sessions via Talkspace. From virtual counseling to medication management services, Talkspace online therapy may be covered by your insurance provider. Simply fill out a brief assessment online to save $100 and match with a licensed therapist today.
MentalHelp may receive marketing compensation from the above-listed companies should you choose to use their services.