the Cultural Formulation section and the Glossary of Cultural Concepts of Distress in the DSM are important. Cultural concepts of distress are ways different cultures may express, explain, and communicate suffering and mental health symptoms. These are important to consider in the assessment and diagnostic process of treatment. This introduces the cultural formulation interview in the DSM which can be helpful in considering cultural formulations of distress in the assessment process.

Why is it important to be aware of culturally specific expression of distress? Identify at least four categories that are part of cultural formulation interview requiring assessment. Provide at least two examples for each category and explain their impact on diagnosis. can you provide references, please?