A fundamental dimension in the understanding of psychosomatic disorders, as people’s perceptions of mental illness and the ways in which they are expressed vary across cultures and societies. For example, in many Arab societies, people may express their psychological discomfort through physical symptoms such as headaches, stomachaches, and general fatigue, rather than directly expressing feelings of sadness, anxiety, or depression. This is due to cultural and social factors related to stigma or the nature of the prevailing psychological discourse. In other cultures, however, the direct expression of emotions may be more common. This cultural dimension shows that the interpretation of psychosomatic disorders cannot be universal; rather, it is necessary to take into account a person’s cultural and social background in order to better understand their condition and provide more adequate care.