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Mental Illness Stereotypes
Ava Stoller
Comparison
Fear
The Issue
Demeaning stereotypes of those suffering from mental health are too often portrayed in the media, making the recovery process much more painful.
Recovery
Comparison
Not Sick Enough
Movies and TV shows often outline the worst possible place that the sufferer could be in. This, in turn, sets the idea in the viewers mind that their situation could be a lot worse.
Fear
Shame/Embarrassment
The media further isolates the sufferer by making mental illness appear as a taboo topic. Those that are suffering can feel guilty and shameful over a condition that is ultimately out of their control. Further shame also keeps people from confessing when they are hurting or need extra support.
Recovery
Fantasized Idea of Recovery
The way that recovery is portrayed in the movies is not accurate to the way that recovery often goes down. Recovery is not a linear line of progress and each persons journey to better health is unique.
Your Role
Ava Stoller
What People With Mental Illness Want You to Know
Stop Stigmatizing Language
Speak Life
Listen
Support is Vital
Kari Zumach
Show you Care!
Your purchase of a t-shirt helps support the NMHA, by providing money for treatment resources and advocacy groups.
Your Impact
Matters.
What Else?
Charities
NAMI
MHI
JED
Brain and Behavior
Words
- social media platforms
-active listener
Support
- allow for open communication
- educate yourself
- take care of yourself