Culture Quote by Erich Fromm
“Many psychiatrists and psychologists refuse to entertain the idea that society as a whole may be lacking in sanity. They hold that the problem of mental health in a society is only that of the number of 'unadjusted' individuals, and not of a possible unadjustment of the culture itself.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Sane Society, 1955
Society may be collectively irrational, not just individuals, suggesting cultural factors affect mental health.
In simple terms: Culture can be unhealthy too.
Address societal influences on mental health.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- public policy
- education
- healthcare
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What cultural norms harm mental health?
- How can societies become healthier?
Changing culture is complex and slow.