“INTEGRATING ASIAN AND EUROPEAN PSYCHOLOGY THROUGH MINDFULNESS: AN ANALYSIS FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF CBT, ZEN, AND STIGMA”
Keywords:
Mindfulness, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Zen philosophy, stigma, mental health, European psychology, Asian psychology, cultural differences, psychotherapy, acceptance, awareness practices.Abstract
This article examines the influence of Mindfulness practice, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CVT), and Zen philosophy on psychological practice in both Europe and Asia. Particular attention is given to the existing stigma surrounding mental health and the ways in which its development is shaped by cultural factors in each region. In Europe, Mindfulness and CBT are supported by extensive scientific research, widely integrated into clinical practice, and play a significant role in reducing stigma. In Asian countries, however, psychological practice has historically been grounded in Zen traditions, emphasizing calmness, tranquility, and inner harmony.
The article compares cultural values in the two regions, societal attitudes toward mental illness, and the factors that contribute to the formation of stigma. It also highlights the theoretical foundations of Mindfulness, CBT, and Zen, as well as the differences in how they are applied in practice. According to the study’s findings, integrating Western scientific approaches with the Eastern tradition of contemplative and emotional practices offers opportunities to develop effective, culturally adaptable, and holistic models in the field of mental health.
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