The portrayal of mental illness on prime‐time television
DL Diefenbach - Journal of community psychology, 1997 - Wiley Online Library
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 …
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
OF Wahl, R Roth - Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media, 1982 - Taylor & Francis
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 …
1 Television Images of Mental Illness: Results of a Metropolitan Washington Media Watch Otto …
The stigma of mental illness on television
N Signorielli - Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media, 1989 - Taylor & Francis
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 …
reveals a negative and generally stigmatized image of mental illness and the mentally ill …
Impact of a television film on attitudes toward mental illness
OF Wahl, JY Lefkowits - American journal of community …, 1989 - search.proquest.com
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 …
investigated. Groups of college students were shown the film with and without a film trailer …
Mass media images of mental illness: A review of the literature
OF Wahl - Journal of Community Psychology, 1992 - Wiley Online Library
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 …
mental illness are reviewed. Numerous studies of frequency and content of media depictions …
Television and attitudes toward mental health issues: Cultivation analysis and the third‐person effect
DL Diefenbach, MD West - Journal of community psychology, 2007 - Wiley Online Library
A television content analysis and survey of 419 community respondents supports the
hypothesis that media stereotypes affect public attitudes toward mental health issues. A …
hypothesis that media stereotypes affect public attitudes toward mental health issues. A …
On-screen portrayals of mental illness: Extent, nature, and impacts
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 …
mental illness in fictional films and television programs. The literature suggests that on …
The effects of TV and film exposure on knowledge about and attitudes toward mental disorders
J Kimmerle, U Cress - Journal of Community Psychology, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
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 …
in films has an effect on people's knowledge about and attitudes toward the mentally ill …
The impact of the mass media on public images of mental illness: media content and audience belief
G Philo, J Secker, S Platt, L Henderson… - Health Education …, 1994 - journals.sagepub.com
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 …
health issues forged a link between mental illness and violence. Using some of this material …
Mental illness depiction in children's films
O Wahl, A Wood, P Zaveri, A Drapalski… - Journal of community …, 2003 - Wiley Online Library
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 …
depiction of mental illnesses. Material about mental illnesses was included in 33 (67%) of …