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- Portrayals of mental illness in film are often superficial, stigmatizing, and inaccurate. Many overemphasize stereotypical negative attributes such as violence, aggression, and bizarre behavior, as well as, rely on demeaning slang terms to refer to mentally ill individuals (Kimmerle and Cress; Smith et al.).
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Aug 28, 2018 · That depictions of ‘madness’ have been dominated by horror films is revealing of the film industry’s historic insensitivity about mental health, writes Arwa Haider.
- Introduction
- Impact of Negative Portrayals of Mentalillness
- Impact of Positive Portrayals of Mental Illness
- Future Directions
Since the inception of the big screen, film has been a cornerstone of American culture, as well as, many other cultures around the world. It has brought people together and torn people apart. It has greatly advanced that way we share information and ideas. Benzine says film sits at the intersection of art, industry, technology, and politics. “It is...
Despite significant changes in the understanding of mental health, “from the dark era of asylums and torture to the light of human rights and neurobiological interpretations,” much stigma surrounding mental illness remains in society (Das et al.). Decades of research have established that many people have inaccurate and negative beliefs about psych...
Despite the domination of negative stereotypes found in film, there is evidence that depictions have improved with time from the 1900s to the early 2000s (Pirkis et al.) Additionally, some movies, even if they still contain stereotypes, may overall have a positive impact on viewers. Films may help people relate to characters with mental illness who...
With the high rates of mental illness in America along with the stigma surrounding these illnesses, it is important to spread awareness and shine light on what mental illnesses are and how they can be treated. With the knowledge that film can greatly impact people’s understandings and opinions, and that many depictions of mental illness in film are...
May 14, 2021 · ‘Normalizing Mental Illness and Neurodiversity in Entertainment Media: Quieting the Madness’ examines the shift towards a more positive and more accurate representation of mental illness in films and TV shows.
May 5, 2024 · Authentic depictions of mental illness in movies can provide relatable experiences for viewers and promote understanding. Movie characters with mental health disorders can showcase struggles and everyday coping, offering a realistic portrayal.
- Kayleena Pierce-Bohen
Apr 16, 2015 · Research also suggests most media portrayals of mental illness are stereotypical, negative or flat-out wrong – meaning many people gain an unfavorable or inaccurate view of those with...
- Kirstin Fawcett
- Contributor
May 18, 2024 · Throughout the years, many films and TV shows have tackled these delicate themes with care, handling mental health with precision and refusing to stigmatize these sensitive issues.
Jun 29, 2023 · The most commonly depicted mental health conditions were addiction, mood disorders, and anxiety/PTSD. There was some variability from year to year in the types of conditions shown in films, but top-grossing movies consistently depicted few portrayals over time.
