The Effects of Media’s Depiction of Bipolar Disorder

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?

Questions :