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Mental Illness and the Media
have you been reminded of anyone that you suspect might be diagnosed into one of the personality disorder categories such as:
- Paranoid Personality Disorder
- Schizoid/Schizotypal Personality Disorder
- Antisocial, Borderline
- Histrionic
- Narcissistic
- Dependent, or Obsessive-Compulsive?
- What about other diagnoses from our final chapters on the Developmental and Cognitive disorders such as Autism, Mental Retardation, or Asperger’s? Your thoughts?
In your assignment share your thoughts about how one of the above disorders (or any disorder that we have covered throughout the course) is portrayed in the media. Think about how these disorders are portrayed in the media. If you think of a movie or show that portrays the illness, list it. If you can find a website or online video link, cite that source as well and post the link.
- Do you think the media portrays the experience accurately? Why or why not?
- Is it portrayed respectfully; too seriously; with too much humor?
- Do you think there is an unnecessary stigma attached to mental illness?
- How might this affect a person in treatment?