Media & Mental Health: Using Mass Media to Reduce the Stigma of Mental Illness (Paperback)

Introduction. The Problem Can Be a Solution ? When We Talk about Stigma ? A History of Violence: Mental Illness in the Media ? "Us" and "Them": Media & Stigma ? Where It Starts: Understanding the Creation of Media Content ? Shaping the Agenda: Making Mental Health a "Top Issue" ? The Power of Celebrity: How Our Identification with Media Characters and Personalities Can Combat Stigma ? Meet John: Using Mediated Contact to Challenge Stereotypes ? People Like Me: How Social Media Can Connect Us with Communities ? Protest: Calling for Change Via News and Social Media ? Educating the Masses: The Potential of Media and Mental Health Literacy ? Walk in My Digital Shoes: Using Games & VR to Nurture Empathy ? The Song (No Longer) Remains the Same: Mental Health Messages in Music ? What Can We Do? Conclusions and Action Items ? Index.