Do you think there is an unnecessary stigma attached to mental illness?

You may write about yourself, a family member, or even a famous person that you suspect or know has one of these diagnoses or tendencies:
Paranoid Personality Disorder
Schizoid/Schizotypal Personality Disorder
Antisocial, Borderline
Histrionic
Narcissistic
Anxious/Fearful
Dependent, or Obsessive-Compulsive?
What about other diagnoses from our final chapters on the Developmental and Cognitive disorders such as Autism, Mental Retardation, or Asperger’s?

Think about how these disorders are portrayed in the media. If you think of a movie or show that portrays the illness, list it. If you can find a website or online video link, cite that source as well and post the link.
Do you think the media portrays the experience accurately? Why or why not?
Is it portrayed respectfully; too seriously; with too much humor?
Do you think there is an unnecessary stigma attached to mental illness?
How might this affect a person in treatment?

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