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Exporting Ideas Of Mental Health Along With Starbucks And McDonalds

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Along with fast food and premium coffee, Journalist Ethan Watters argues that American models of disorders like anorexia and depression are being embraced in other countries. We revisit our conversation with Watters, who also says mental health professionals who come in to provide counseling after a disaster need to consider local practices and beliefs.

This segment aired on December 29, 2010.

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