What is it about?
This study examines the image of mental illnesses in the media and its effects on the public. In addition, it points out several strategies to use media to reduce mental illness stigma.
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Why is it important?
Findings can guide future efforts to use media to educate the public about mental illnesses and reduce mental illness stigma.
Perspectives
Mass media is a primary source for public to know about mental illnesses. This research will help audience better understand how media portrays mental illnesses and its effects.
Zexin Ma
University of Maryland at College Park
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This page is a summary of: How the media cover mental illnesses: a review, Health Education, January 2017, Emerald,
DOI: 10.1108/he-01-2016-0004.
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