Mental Health and the Media

Description: This quiz will assess your knowledge of the relationship between mental health and the media.
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Which of the following is NOT a common way that the media portrays mental illness?

  1. As a source of humor

  2. As a sign of weakness

  3. As a dangerous condition

  4. As a curable condition


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The media often portrays mental illness as a chronic and incurable condition, which can lead to stigma and discrimination.

How can the media contribute to the stigma surrounding mental illness?

  1. By using sensationalized language

  2. By focusing on the negative aspects of mental illness

  3. By portraying people with mental illness as dangerous

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The media can contribute to the stigma surrounding mental illness by using sensationalized language, focusing on the negative aspects of mental illness, and portraying people with mental illness as dangerous.

What is the term for the process by which the media influences public opinion about mental illness?

  1. Media framing

  2. Media bias

  3. Media agenda-setting

  4. Media manipulation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Media framing is the process by which the media influences public opinion about mental illness by presenting certain aspects of the issue while ignoring others.

How can the media promote positive attitudes towards mental illness?

  1. By accurately portraying people with mental illness

  2. By highlighting the successes of people with mental illness

  3. By challenging stereotypes about mental illness

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The media can promote positive attitudes towards mental illness by accurately portraying people with mental illness, highlighting the successes of people with mental illness, and challenging stereotypes about mental illness.

What is the term for the phenomenon in which people with mental illness are more likely to be portrayed in the media than people without mental illness?

  1. Media bias

  2. Media overrepresentation

  3. Media sensationalism

  4. Media framing


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Media overrepresentation is the phenomenon in which people with mental illness are more likely to be portrayed in the media than people without mental illness.

How can the media contribute to the recovery of people with mental illness?

  1. By providing accurate information about mental illness

  2. By challenging stereotypes about mental illness

  3. By promoting positive attitudes towards mental illness

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The media can contribute to the recovery of people with mental illness by providing accurate information about mental illness, challenging stereotypes about mental illness, and promoting positive attitudes towards mental illness.

What is the term for the phenomenon in which people with mental illness are more likely to be portrayed as violent or dangerous than people without mental illness?

  1. Media bias

  2. Media overrepresentation

  3. Media sensationalism

  4. Media framing


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Media sensationalism is the phenomenon in which people with mental illness are more likely to be portrayed as violent or dangerous than people without mental illness.

How can the media contribute to the prevention of mental illness?

  1. By promoting mental health literacy

  2. By challenging stereotypes about mental illness

  3. By promoting positive attitudes towards mental illness

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The media can contribute to the prevention of mental illness by promoting mental health literacy, challenging stereotypes about mental illness, and promoting positive attitudes towards mental illness.

What is the term for the phenomenon in which people with mental illness are more likely to be portrayed as incompetent or unable to work than people without mental illness?

  1. Media bias

  2. Media overrepresentation

  3. Media sensationalism

  4. Media framing


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Media framing is the phenomenon in which people with mental illness are more likely to be portrayed as incompetent or unable to work than people without mental illness.

How can the media contribute to the promotion of mental health?

  1. By providing accurate information about mental health

  2. By challenging stereotypes about mental health

  3. By promoting positive attitudes towards mental health

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The media can contribute to the promotion of mental health by providing accurate information about mental health, challenging stereotypes about mental health, and promoting positive attitudes towards mental health.

What is the term for the phenomenon in which people with mental illness are more likely to be portrayed as unpredictable or irrational than people without mental illness?

  1. Media bias

  2. Media overrepresentation

  3. Media sensationalism

  4. Media framing


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Media framing is the phenomenon in which people with mental illness are more likely to be portrayed as unpredictable or irrational than people without mental illness.

How can the media contribute to the reduction of stigma surrounding mental illness?

  1. By providing accurate information about mental illness

  2. By challenging stereotypes about mental illness

  3. By promoting positive attitudes towards mental illness

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The media can contribute to the reduction of stigma surrounding mental illness by providing accurate information about mental illness, challenging stereotypes about mental illness, and promoting positive attitudes towards mental illness.

What is the term for the phenomenon in which people with mental illness are more likely to be portrayed as a burden on society than people without mental illness?

  1. Media bias

  2. Media overrepresentation

  3. Media sensationalism

  4. Media framing


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Media framing is the phenomenon in which people with mental illness are more likely to be portrayed as a burden on society than people without mental illness.

How can the media contribute to the improvement of mental health services?

  1. By raising awareness of the need for mental health services

  2. By advocating for increased funding for mental health services

  3. By holding mental health services accountable for their quality of care

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The media can contribute to the improvement of mental health services by raising awareness of the need for mental health services, advocating for increased funding for mental health services, and holding mental health services accountable for their quality of care.

What is the term for the phenomenon in which people with mental illness are more likely to be portrayed as criminals or deviants than people without mental illness?

  1. Media bias

  2. Media overrepresentation

  3. Media sensationalism

  4. Media framing


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Media framing is the phenomenon in which people with mental illness are more likely to be portrayed as criminals or deviants than people without mental illness.

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