title: [Psychiatry in Japan--a synoptic presentation].
abstract: After presenting an appropriate historical outline, the author describes the current position of psychiatry in Japanese medicine. Particular attention is paid to transcultural aspects.
mesh_terms: D001689:Biological Psychiatry / Q000639:trends; D003431:Cross-Cultural Comparison; D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000639:trends; D006801:Humans; D007564:Japan; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000628:therapy; D011570:Psychiatry / Q000639:trends*; D011599:Psychopathology; D011613:Psychotherapy / Q000639:trends; D012949:Social Work, Psychiatric / Q000639:trends
vernacular_title: Psychiatrie in Japan--Eine synoptische Darstellung.