Principles of Life (Hamoraon, Hagabeon, Hasangapon) and the Impact on Depression in a Male Patient: A Case Report

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10.2991/978-94-6463-966-7_8How to use a DOI?

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Depression; Batak Toba; Cultural

Abstract

Depression is a common mental health condition that can happen to anyone. Various factors, including social and cultural context, can influence depression. The cultural pressures within the Batak Toba community can have a significant impact on the mental health of Batak males, who often feel pressured to meet these expectations. Batak males who fail to meet these standards are at risk of experiencing stress, anxiety, feelings of helplessness, and even depression. We present the case of a 40-year-old Batak Toba male who developed depression following financial bankruptcy and the social pressure stemming from his inability to fulfill the core life principles of the Batak Toba tribe: Hamoraon (wealth), Hagabeon (descendants), and Hasangapon (honour).

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Jernita Angraeni
AU  - Vita Camellia
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/12/25
TI  - Principles of Life (Hamoraon, Hagabeon, Hasangapon) and the Impact on Depression in a Male Patient: A Case Report
BT  - Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Neuroscience, Neurology, and Psychiatry 2025 (ICONAP 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 48
EP  - 52
SN  - 2468-5739
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-966-7_8
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-966-7_8
ID  - Angraeni2025
ER  -