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What it says in the papers: an audit.
Alison O'Connor1, Patricia Casey1
1University College Dublin,Department of Psychiatry,Mater Hospital,63 Eccles St,Dublin 7,Ireland.
Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine
|November 17, 2018
Summary
The Irish print media portray psychiatry and psychiatric patients neutrally or positively, showing improvement over time. However, headlines remain sensational, and psychiatrist contributions are low.
Area of Science:
- Media Studies
- Psychiatry
- Public Health
Background:
- International literature suggests negative and sensational media portrayals of psychiatry.
- Such portrayals can exacerbate stigma and prejudice against psychiatric patients.
- This study aimed to assess media coverage of psychiatry in Ireland.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the content and tone of print media articles related to psychiatry in Ireland.
- To compare current coverage with a 1995 study to identify changes over time.
- To inform strategies for improving media representation of mental health.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of articles, letters, and headlines in Irish daily and Sunday broadsheets and one tabloid over a six-month period in 1999.
- Assessment of tone and content using specific definitions.
- Examination of contributions from mental health professionals.
Main Results:
- Psychiatry-related articles appeared at a rate of 0.65 per newspaper daily, predominantly news and features on forensic issues.
- Article tone was neutral or positive, showing improvement, especially in tabloids, contrasting with international findings.
- Headlines were more sensational than article content; psychiatrist contributions were minimal (15% of health professionals).
Conclusions:
- The Irish print media's coverage of psychiatry is not hostile and has improved in tone and type over five years.
- Increased involvement of psychiatrists and direct engagement with editors are needed.
- A shift towards informative articles and improved headline tone requires strategic media engagement.
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