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The Effects of Media’s Depiction of Bipolar Disorder
By: Valerie Andujar
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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 :
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THE MEDIA :
90210 (2008- 2013)
Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
Degrassi (2001- Present)
Homeland (2011-
Present)
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Positive or Negative
Two Sides :
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POSITIVE :
• Public awareness is increased
• Mentally ill characters are being given lead roles
• Increased societal acceptance
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• 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)
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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?
Questions :