Demystifying Depictions

Shattering The Stigma
  • 5.0 (2)
  • TV & FILM

The media often misrepresents mental health. Instead of educating its audience, the media propagates misconceptions and misunderstandings. To shed light on the truths of these portrayals, Shattering The Stigma (a student-drive, international project) delves into specific media depictions with experts such as psychiatrists, psychologist as well as pediatricians and professors. Listen to learn deeper about the portrayals that you have been watching.

Episodes

  1. Demystifying Depictions Episode 7: It's Kind Of A Funny Story

    02/24/2021

    Demystifying Depictions Episode 7: It's Kind Of A Funny Story

    In our seventh episode, Ishita, the founder and executive director of Shattering The Stigma, sits down with Dr. Priya Parikh, a licensed clinical psychologist and influencer, to discuss the conditions depicted in the movie It's Kind of A Funny Story. Discussing psychiatric wards, the mental pressure of school, and more, Dr. Parikh and Ishita provide a deeper insight into these topics. Listen now to find out more! This Podcast is part of Shattering The Stigma, a student-driven, international project that seeks to bring awareness to the falsities in the media that contribute to the stigma around mental health. With a student-driven blog and a Podcast, we hope to shed light on these portrayals and help shatter misconceptions that viewers might be getting from the media. Be sure to follow us on instagram @ShatteringTheStigma_ and check out our website: https://shatteringthestigma.wixsite.com/project Thank you!

    38 min
  • 1 Episode

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About

The media often misrepresents mental health. Instead of educating its audience, the media propagates misconceptions and misunderstandings. To shed light on the truths of these portrayals, Shattering The Stigma (a student-drive, international project) delves into specific media depictions with experts such as psychiatrists, psychologist as well as pediatricians and professors. Listen to learn deeper about the portrayals that you have been watching.

Information

  • Creator
    Shattering The Stigma
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    1
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Shattering The Stigma
  • Show Website
    Demystifying Depictions