scholarly journals Psychiatry and the media

2003 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 135-143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Byrne
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
New Media ◽  
Media Studies ◽  
Public Mental Health ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Psychological Theories ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
People With Mental Illness ◽  
The Media ◽  
Medical Specialities

Aspects of print, broadcast, film and ‘new media’ are related to their interactions with psychiatry. Frequent representations of mental health issues are paralleled by the adoption of psychological theories into media studies. Key areas are covered where psychiatric items diverge from other medical specialities, such as the depiction of suicide, the dominance of ‘human interest’ stories and negative representation of people with mental illness. Although the language of mental disorders is important, the power of the image needs to be examined. Media items also have implications for public mental health (children as vulnerable viewers) and the clinical practice of psychiatry that are not uniformly negative. Television has limitations and clinicians are encouraged to participate in radio and other media. Resources and practical advice for media contact are provided.

The Media Environment

2019 ◽  
pp. 125-142
Author(s):  
Usha S. Nayar ◽  
Priya Nayar
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Young People ◽  
New Media ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Risk Behaviours ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Media Environment ◽  
Self Identity ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
The Media

The new media is characterized by the convergence of technologies that allow information to be acquired, sorted, packaged and transmitted in multiple ways. This chapter focusses on how new media use has provided an opportunity to young people and affected their everyday lives. It also draws attention to the risk behaviours among young people associated with excessive television viewing. Some of the examples include physical and mental health issues around aggression, cyberbullying, addiction, violence, obesity, and loss of values. The empowerment potential of new media tools and technologies for adolescent self-identity is also examined. The problem of accessibility to new media and the increasing socio-economic divide are also examined. The issue of media policies for regulation vs. human rights is also discussed. The authors note the paucity of research in this area and indicate the need for further research.

Mental Health, College Athletics, and the Media Framing of D. J. Carton’s Announcement to Step Away From his Team

2021 ◽  
pp. 216747952110410
Author(s):  
David Cassilo ◽  
Yannick Kluch
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Public Mental Health ◽  
Media Framing ◽  
Collegiate Athletics ◽  
Basketball Player ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
Stigma Of Mental Illness ◽  
Leave Of Absence ◽  
The Media

This research analyzed the media framing of the decision by D. J. Carton, a collegiate men’s basketball player from Ohio State University, to take a leave of absence from his team due to mental health issues. While prior research has examined media framing of public mental health disclosures by professional athletes, this has yet to occur for a collegiate athlete, which is a necessary area of inquiry due to the prevalence of mental health issues among college students as well as the many differences that exist between professional and collegiate athletics. A media framing analysis of 63 press articles for Carton revealed five frames used to discuss Carton’s situation. Of those frames, four were largely positive in nature focusing on areas such as the support Carton received at Ohio State, his role as a mental health advocate, and the shedding stigma of mental illness in collegiate athletics. However, one frame within the coverage treated Carton as a commodity by focusing on his athletic value rather than him as a person or his personal issues. Overall, the positive types of news frames can normalize mental health disclosure on the college campus and set expectations for the level of support athletes will receive.

scholarly journals Climbing Mount Everest: tackling the media at a regional level

1998 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 111-112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tom Harrison
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Public Education ◽  
Royal College ◽  
Regional Level ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Mount Everest ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
West Midlands ◽  
The Media ◽  
Wide Group

Regional Public Education Officers of the Royal College of Psychiatrists are strategically placed to influence and improve the coverage of mental health issues in the media. Their role needs to be enhanced and clarified, and a proposal is being put forward in the College to achieve this. One possible way of working locally is illustrated through the work of West Midlands Insight, which demonstrates the value of working with a wide group of people, including those who have experienced mental ill health.

The Social Mandate to Deal With Mental Health

2020 ◽  
pp. 234-254
Author(s):  
Alberta Mazzola
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Public Mental Health ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Clinical Experiences ◽  
Mental Health Agencies ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
The Social ◽  
Health Agencies ◽  
Public Middle School ◽  
Health Field

The chapter aims to explore the construct of mental health in a psychoanalytic perspective with a psychosocial approach. In particular, the chapter studies mental health by analysing traces to detect social mandate characterizing different mental health agencies. The highlighted hypothesis could be interpreted as that social mandate is a clue of local cultures about mental health, which determine fantasies about mental health issues, grounding on symbolizations shared by professionals, users, and community. The chapter introduces three clinical experiences of interventions, carried out in different contexts: a public mental health service, a public middle school, a psychoanalytic private office. All the presented experiences concern mental health field, even though they are characterized by different features in terms of subjects, methods, professionals, users, and organizations involved. The chapter explores those differences in order to focus on transversal issues.

scholarly journals Using the media during Mental Health Week

1997 ◽  
Vol 21 (7) ◽  
pp. 451-453 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rob Kay ◽  
Barbara Martin ◽  
Doreen Kelly ◽  
Cameron Stark
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Mass Media ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Public Information ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
The Media ◽  
Quota Sampling

The mass media is an important source of public information on mental health issues. A two-page insert in 11 local Ayrshire newspapers was purchased to coincide with the Mental Health Weeks in 1994 and 1995. Using a quota sampling technique, 379 adults were questioned on their views and recollection of the insert in 1994, and a further 365 in 1995. It had been seen by 27% of 1994 respondents, and by 22% in 1995. Of these, 80% in each sample had read at least part. Local details were best remembered, and information on the nature of mental illness was regarded as the most helpful part of the insert. The newspaper articles provided a way of contacting a substantial proportion of the adult population of the area.

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