The Effects of Media’s Depiction of Bipolar Disorder
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The Effects of Media’s Depiction of Bipolar Disorder By: Valerie Andujar
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The Effects of Media’s Depiction of Bipolar Disorder
By: Valerie Andujar
Mental Disorders Stigma in the Media: Review of Studies on Production, Content, and Influences
Klin, Anat, and Dafna LemishGoing To Extremes Physicians Try to Erase Misconceptions About Bipolar Disorder
Mariko Thompson
MEDIA INFLUENCE :
THE MEDIA :
90210 (2008- 2013)
Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
Degrassi (2001- Present)
Homeland (2011-
Present)
Positive or Negative
Two Sides :
POSITIVE :
• Public awareness is increased
• Mentally ill characters are being given lead roles
• Increased societal acceptance
• False Misconceptions- Violent - Unstable - Unpredictable -
Dangerous • Social difficulties for bipolar individuals
Negative :
Depictions of Mental Illnesses in Children's Media
Otto Wahl
The Media’s Impact on Public Perceptions of Mental Illness Kismet Baun
(2009)
Does the depiction of bipolar disorder in the media have a positive or negative effect on society?
Do you think the media focuses on certain mental disorders over others?
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