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Stop the Stigma: The

Misrepresentation of
Mental Illness in the
Media
Amanda Grimsley
 Through misrepresentation in
both television and movies, the
media creates dangerous
stigmas against those suffering
from a mental illness.

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 History
Ferris Psycho (Remake)
Bueller’s Day
Psycho
Off A Beautiful Mind

1950’s 1960’s 1970’s 1980’s 1990’s 2000’s 2010’s

Non-existent Closing of
Heavily stereotyped The Perks of
mental
representation Being a
institutions
Wallflower

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 Introduction to Stigma

▫ What is a stigma?

▫ Stigma as define by the topic

⬝ Psychology

⬝ Effects

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 Legality of Mental Illness Stigma

Natural Born Killers Lawsuit Is this a legal matter?

▫ Facts of the case ▫ No

▫ Decision ⬝ First Amendment

▫ Ethics

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Thank you for your time.

Questions?

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