HLTHAGE 2G03 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Underminded
23 Sep 2017
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75% if surveyed consumers of mental health services state media coverage is "unfair, unbalanced or very negative" 50% believed media portrayal had "negative effect on their mental health. " The way that we behave when we"re ill is something that is heavily informed by our surroundings way we experience symptoms is influenced by media (things we say, things we keep to ourselves, way we feel) Media portrayal of certain events may actually make individuals feel worse. Suicide ban for fear of contagion other people may follow or be inspired. After marilyn monroe"s suicide, significant rise in suicide rates. Media is aware that what is reports structures peoples" experiences and affects peoples" mental health. Informed representations or mental illness might promote help-seeking behaviour. Unlikely to want to seek help that has been portrayed as painful or judged by media. Film s and tv demonstrate how we should respond to mentally ill:
