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The Effects of Media’s Depiction of Bipolar Disorder

The Effects of Media’s Depiction of Bipolar Disorder. By: Valerie Andujar. MEDIA INFLUENCE :. Mental Disorders Stigma in the Media: Review of Studies on Production, Content, and Influences Klin , Anat , and Dafna Lemish.

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The Effects of Media’s Depiction of Bipolar Disorder

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  1. The Effects of Media’s Depiction of Bipolar Disorder By: Valerie Andujar

  2. MEDIA INFLUENCE : Mental Disorders Stigma in the Media: Review of Studies on Production, Content, and Influences Klin, Anat, and DafnaLemish Going To Extremes Physicians Try to Erase Misconceptions About Bipolar Disorder Mariko Thompson

  3. THE MEDIA : 90210 (2008- 2013) Degrassi(2001- Present) Silver Linings Playbook (2012) Homeland (2011- Present)

  4. Two Sides : Positive or Negative

  5. POSITIVE : • Public awareness is increased • Mentally ill characters are being given lead roles • Increased societal acceptance

  6. Depictions of Mental Illnesses in Children's Media Otto Wahl Negative : • False Misconceptions - Violent - Unstable - Unpredictable - Dangerous • Social difficulties for bipolar individuals The Media’s Impact on Public Perceptions of Mental Illness Kismet Baun (2009)

  7. Questions : 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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