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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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

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 …

This article analyzes two decades of research regarding the mass media's role in shaping,
perpetuating, and reducing the stigma of mental illness. It concentrates on three broad areas …