Tai lives in China, and as a result of some recent losses and problems he has become depressed. Compared with someone in a similar situation in the United States, Tai's depressive symptoms will tend to be __________.

A) more severe
B) less psychological and more bodily in nature
C) more sudden, often emerging over the course of an hour or so
D) easier to treat

Cultural differences may influence the manifestation of depressive symptoms. In China, psychological symptoms such as sadness and hopelessness may be seen as weakness and socially undesirable, leading to a greater emphasis on physical symptoms such as fatigue, pain, and sleep disturbances. Therefore, someone in a situation similar to Tai's may experience more bodily symptoms and may be less likely to report psychological symptoms. Additionally, cultural stigma surrounding mental illness in China may make it more difficult to seek and receive appropriate treatment, making it harder to treat depressive symptoms.