June 17, 2020

What is the role of culture and society in the prevalence and stigmatization of psychological disorders? How can we, as a society help those with psychological disorders overcome the stigma?

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due Jun 22 at 1:59am

Week 7 Discussion: Psychological Disorders 1 1

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Initial Post Instructions Psychological disorders are often portrayed in the movies and television shows, but they are not always accurate depictions and may contribute to the stigma that people suffering from psychological disorders experience. What is the role of culture and society in the prevalence and stigmatization of psychological disorders? How can we, as a society help those with psychological disorders overcome the stigma?

Be sure to make connections between your ideas and conclusions and the research, concepts, terms, and theory we are discussing this week.

Follow-Up Post Instructions Respond to at least two peers or one peer and the instructor. Further the dialogue by providing more information and clarification.

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Textbook: Chapters 15, 16 Lesson

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Psychological disorders are often portrayed in the movies and television shows, but they are not always accurate depictions and may contribute to the stigma that people suffering from psychological disorders experience. Dr. Stephen Hinshaw, a professor of psychology at the University of California-Berkeley stated that, “The worst stereotypes come out in such depictions: mentally ill individuals as incompetent, dangerous, slovenly, undeserving. The portrayals serve to distance ‘them’ from the rest of ‘us’” (Fawcett, 2015).

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*Initial response should be submitted by Wednesday, June 17th, 11:59 pm MT and discussion requirements need to be met by Sunday, June 21st 11:59 pm MT.*

References

Fawcett, K. (2015, April 16). How mental illness is misinterpreted in the media. Retrieved from https://health.usnews.com/health-news/health- wellness/articles/2015/04/16/how-mental-illness-is-misrepresented-in-the- media (https://health.usnews.com/health-news/health-wellness/articles/2015/04/16/how- mental-illness-is-misrepresented-in-the-media)