Hello there,
Thank you for continuing to be a part of the Health Storylines community. When it comes to the media, most of us are aware that it’s not always realistic. Sometimes these inaccurate representations can be quite harmful. For mental illness specifically, there is already a lack of awareness and understanding in society in general and the media is part of this problem.
Some films and TV shows are guilty of spreading misinformation about certain mental health conditions. One condition that is so often a victim of this is schizophrenia.
You’re not alone
It’s normal to feel frustrated when you see misinformation being spread about an issue that affects you or someone close to you. This misinformation contributes to the stigma that everyone affected by mental illness battles every single day.
Where the media has the power to make you feel isolated, it doesn’t always get it wrong. What is a TV show or movie that you feel well represented a struggle you’ve faced and helped you feel like you’re not alone?