BBC环球慢速英语 第292期:2007年世界精神卫生日(5)

voice 1: Language, tradition, opinions and values are all a part of culture. And these things can all be barriers to solving mental health problems. Culture influences how people communicate their problems. And language may be a barrier. It may be difficult for a person with mental problems to describe their problems in a different language. A patient and a mental health expert may have difficulties understanding each other.
声音1：语言、传统、想法和价值观都是文化的组成部分。这些可能成为解决精神健康问题的阻碍。文化会对人们沟通问题的方式产生影响。语言可能成为障碍。患有精神问题的人很难用另一种语言去描述他们的疾病。患者和精神健康专家可能很难理解对方。

voice 2: Culture influences how people see or understand their problems. And it influences people's opinions of mental health experts. Some cultures believe that poor mental health is a sign of great weakness. They may not believe that mental health disorders are real problems. People may feel shame because of mental illness. People in these cultures may avoid seeking help, to avoid shame.
声音2：文化影响着人们看待或理解问题的方式。文化还影响着人们对精神健康专家的看法。一些文化认为，不良精神健康状况是软弱的标志。这些文化可能不相信精神健康障碍是真实的问题。人们可能会因为患有精神疾病而感到羞耻。接受这些文化教育的人可能会避免寻求帮助，以此来逃避羞愧。