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Modern-Type Depression (MTD) in Japan was introduced, and we discussed an issue that persons with MTD tend to be diagnosed as an “Adjustment” Disorder in Japan. We speculate that MTD may result from the intersection of collectivistic society encountering an Individualistic Performance-Based System in Japan.

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We believe that the issue of MTD will no be an domestic issue but spreading issues worldwide based on globalization.

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This page is a summary of: Modern-Type Depression as an “Adjustment” Disorder in Japan: The Intersection of Collectivistic Society Encountering an Individualistic Performance-Based System, American Journal of Psychiatry, November 2017, American Psychiatric Association,
DOI: 10.1176/appi.ajp.2017.17010059.
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