Caplan points out that there is not much variation among different cultures regarding what is defined as a mental illness.

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Caplan argues that mental illness is socially constructed and therefore varies across cultures. What is considered a mental illness in one culture may not be in another, and vice versa. For example, the experience of hearing voices may be considered a symptom of schizophrenia in Western cultures, but in some indigenous cultures, hearing voices may be a normal and accepted part of spiritual practices.

Caplan Points Out That There Is Not Much Variation Among