Normalizing Mental Illness and Neurodiversity in Entertainment Media

Quieting the Madness

Christopher J Olson editor Malynnda Johnson editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:9th Jan '23

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Normalizing Mental Illness and Neurodiversity in Entertainment Media cover

This volume examines the shift toward positive and more accurate portrayals of mental illness in entertainment media, asking where these succeed and considering where more needs to be done. With studies that identify and analyze the characters, viewpoints, and experiences of mental illness across film and television, it considers the messages conveyed about mental illness and reflects on how the different texts reflect, reinforce, or challenge sociocultural notions regarding mental illness. Presenting chapters that explore a range of texts from film and television, covering a variety of mental health conditions, including autism, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and more, this book will appeal to scholars of sociology, cultural and media studies, and mental health.

ISBN: 9780367762254

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 426g

216 pages