Find two fictional media examples which contain mental health representation (the mental health does not need to be the center of the example, but it should not be a passing mention. Find something that explores the mental illness in at least some level of depth). One media example should include, from what you have learned, a poor representation of the illness/disorder/condition. The other should include a good representation of a different illness (to clarify: two representations of two different disorders)
1. A thorough description of the media chosen. explain it thoroughly enough that someone who has not experienced the media would be able to follow along
2. A thorough description of the illnesses represented (diagnostic criteria, prevalence, concerns, theories, etc.) Get into the literature and learn more about the chosen illnesses/disorders/conditions.
3. A thorough description of the typical treatments used for the represented disorders.
4. A comparison of the illness to the way in the media. Include all aspects represented (i.e., diagnostic criteria, symptoms, theories, treatment, etc.).
5. A comparison of the two pieces of media to each other in terms of how they represent mental illness.
6. A discussion of the stigma/outcomes that can/have come from this type of representation. Find evidence to support your argument.
As an integration, this paper should draw on a variety of sources, including at least 5 scientific articles.
Media example 1 clearly described – 2 points
Media example 2 clearly described – 2 points
Mental illness 1 clearly described – 5 points
Mental illness 2 clearly described – 5 points
Treatments (1) clearly described – 3 points
Treatments (2) clearly described – 3 points
Evaluation of Media 1 – 4 points
Evaluation of Media 2 – 4 points
Comparison of media examples – 4 points
Well defined and thoroughly thought-out argument – 4 points
At least 5 academic sources – 2 points
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