The DSM-5 contains material to help clinicians understand cultural influences on mental disorders.To this end,ways of talking about mental illness can differ across cultures.Cultural specific references to mental illness are termed cultural:
A)memes.
B)idioms of distress.
C)syndromes.
D)language paradigms.

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Cultural idioms of distress are ways in which a particular culture expresses and experiences psychological distress. These idioms may not correspond directly with Western diagnostic categories and may include cultural-specific terminology, explanations, and treatments. The DSM-5 includes a section on cultural concepts of distress to help clinicians understand and appreciate cultural influences on mental health.

The DSM-5 Contains Material to Help Clinicians Understand Cultural Influences