In this content analysis of television, the portrayal of persons with mental disorders was
highly correlated with the portrayal of violent crime. The mentally ill were found to be nearly …

Television images of mental illness: Results of a metropolitan Washington media watch Page
1 Television Images of Mental Illness: Results of a Metropolitan Washington Media Watch Otto …

Examination of 17 annual week‐long samples of primetime network dramatic programming
reveals a negative and generally stigmatized image of mental illness and the mentally ill …

The possible impact of a prime time television film portraying a mentally ill killer was
investigated. Groups of college students were shown the film with and without a film trailer …

Studies that address the frequency, accuracy, and impact of mass media portrayals of
mental illness are reviewed. Numerous studies of frequency and content of media depictions …

A television content analysis and survey of 419 community respondents supports the
hypothesis that media stereotypes affect public attitudes toward mental health issues. A …

This article reviews the published literature on the extent, nature, and impacts of portrayal of
mental illness in fictional films and television programs. The literature suggests that on …

Two empirical studies examined whether the portrayal of mental disorders on television and
in films has an effect on people's knowledge about and attitudes toward the mentally ill …

An analysis of media content in April 1993 found that two-thirds of items dealing with mental
health issues forged a link between mental illness and violence. Using some of this material …

Forty‐nine children's (G‐and PG‐rated) films were viewed and rated with respect to the
depiction of mental illnesses. Material about mental illnesses was included in 33 (67%) of …