How to Talk about Mental Health: Addressing Misunderstandings about Mental Health in the Media

Stories in the media, such as those told through the news, TV shows, movies, books, and social media sometimes use incorrect or offensive statements to describe mental health conditions. Unfortunately, these wrong ideas can be taken as facts by people who may not know a lot about mental health. It is our goal to use this tip sheet to bust these negative ideas about mental health and people with mental health conditions.