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  • 1Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, The University of Auckland, New Zealand.

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|May 21, 1999
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Media portrayals often link mental illness with dangerousness. This study identified nine specific techniques used in prime-time dramas to construct this dangerous image, highlighting the need for better collaboration between media and mental health professionals.

Area of Science:

  • Media Studies
  • Psychiatry
  • Discourse Analysis

Background:

  • Media frequently depicts individuals with mental illness as dangerous, contributing to stigma.
  • Limited research exists on the specific techniques used to construct this dangerousness in television dramas.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify technical, semiotic, and discursive resources used in prime-time drama.
  • To analyze how these resources contribute to portraying a character with mental illness as dangerous.

Main Methods:

  • Discourse analytic techniques were employed.
  • Systematic, repeated critical viewings of a prime-time television drama episode were conducted.

Main Results:

  • Nine devices were identified: appearance, music/sound effects, lighting, language, intercutting, jump-cutting, point-of-view shots, horror conventions, and intertextuality.

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  • These elements collectively contribute to signifying dangerousness in characters with mental illness.

    • Conclusions:

    • The identified techniques combine to portray mental illness and affected individuals as dangerous.
    • Mental health professionals must understand television production to effectively counter negative portrayals and reduce stigma.