Culture is understood as that complex whole encompassing knowledge, beliefs, art, morals, law, customs, and all the skills and habits acquired by an individual as a member of society. It is transmitted from generation to generation through a process called enculturation, not through hereditary mechanisms. Society shares experiences, memories, values, and beliefs as a result of this shared enculturation process.

Although depression has a universal component, some symptoms can differ across cultures . Culture influences how symptoms are expressed and communicated, treatment decisions, interactions between medical teams and patients, and professional practices. Therefore, it is necessary to develop tools and personalize treatments, taking into account the symptoms and factors specific to each culture.