Representation Case Study research

Representation Case Study research

The representation/misrepresentation of Mental Health in Film/TV

Primary sources:

TV - E4 My Mad Fat Diary
Film – Silver linings playbook
TV - Perception
Film – Friday 13^th
TV – Bates motel

Secondary sources:

http://www.mtv.com/news/2284490/tv-shows-mental-health-issues-wrong/

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2014/nov/11/mental-ill-health-television-soaps-depiction-praised

https://www.the-newshub.com/film-and-tv/the-best-and-worst-portrayals-of-mental-illness-in-film-and-tv

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEJPOSoEeqk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrbTbB9tTtA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATTbHvI-pVU

Essay question:

Why is mental health represented so badly?

Linked Production ideas:

Documentary on why mental health is so badly misrepresented