Portrayal of Psychological Disorders in the Media

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First, read the article about the portrayal of psychological disorder’s in the media at the following link: https://health.usnews.com/health-news/health-wellness/articles/2015/04/16/how-mental-illness-is-misrepresented-in-the-media Then, write a paragraph response to each question given below: 1) Choose one fictional character from a movie or tv series who has a psychological disorder.  Give the name of the show/movie, the name of the character, the disorder the character has.  Describe how the show portrays the person with the disorder. 2) Does this portrayal involve any of the stereotypes or inaccuracies discussed in the article?  Explain.  Do you think overall this portrayal will reduce or increase the stigma associated with having this disorder? Why? 3) What are some reasons why people struggling with a disorder may not feel comfortable sharing it with friends, family, or co-workers? 4) What might be some benefits of reducing the stigma associated with psychological disorders? Suggest one concrete step that could be taken to reduce stigma.