Can Positive Portrayal Of Mental Health In TV Shows Change Public Attitudes?

Can Positive Portrayal Of Mental Health In TV Shows Change Public Attitudes?

Sara Feldman Graff, LCSW Sara Feldman Graff, LCSW

Sara Feldman Graff, LCSW

Social Worker|Educator|Coach

发布日期: 2014年11月19日
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There is still a big problem with public awareness of mental health. Many people suffering from mental illness are still hesitant to tell friends and family because of a long history of negative connotations associated with things like depression. And while there is more in the news every day about mental illness, how else can we spread the word?

Representations of mental illness and discussing mental health in popular TV shows is a great way to get the message across. And with more and more shows highlighting the issues of mental health in a positive and helpful way, this is lighting the way for discussions between friends, family and even colleagues about how mental health affects all of us. This great article talks about mental health in the media and gives examples. You can read the article here - https://ow.ly/Eh5T5

How have you seen mental illness represented on TV? Were they positive or negative? How has this affected your opinions on mental illness?

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