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 …

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 …

Background: It has been suggested that media portrayals help to perpetuate the negative
perceptions and attitudes of the public toward people living with mental illnesses. Children …

This article reviews dominant media portrayals of mental illness, the mentally ill and mental
health interventions, and examines what social, emotional and treatment-related effects …

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 …

Objective: Critics of entertainment media have indicated that cinematic depictions of
schizophrenia are stereotypic and characterized by misinformation about symptoms, causes …

Objective: There is a dearth of studies examining how dangerousness is constructed in
media depictions of mentally ill individuals who are frequently portrayed as acting violently …

This article summarizes research published over the past decade and identifies areas where
future research is needed to increase our knowledge of the media's role in fostering or …

Background: Mass media (eg, television news and entertainment programming, films and
newspapers) are a primary source for information about mental illnesses. Aims: The …

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 …