Mental illness in the News
Unfortunately, mental illness is frequently in the news.
Reflect on one recent news item that discusses mental illness. What points did the media correctly identify about the disease?
What points did the media miss or discuss correctly?
How does media coverage of mental illness add to the stigma of the disease?
How does it impact treatment of the disease?
Reflect on one recent news item that discusses mental illness. What points did the media correctly identify about the disease?
