Real Talk: 30-Somethings on Mental Health in the Media

CW: This episode contains discussions about television, movies, and other media that depict mental health issues and crises, trauma, abuse, self-harm, suicide, sexual violence, substance abuse, and other potentially triggering topics throughout. Please be aware and listen with this warning in mind. If you or someone you know is struggling, scroll down for resources.This week, your millennial cohosts are getting real about how mental health, illness, and emotional struggles have been portrayed in the media, and how those portrayals have changed from their 90s/2000s youths to now. After sharing their own recent grief experiences and a trip Back in Time to 2007, Kourtney and Clarissa are deep diving into some of the media representations of mental health issues they think are positive, negative, and somewhere in the middle. From newer shows like "13 Reasons Why' in the 2010s back to 90s sitcoms and 2000s melodramas, they're breaking down what they think works, what's gotten better, and how their own mental health journeys impact those opinions.If you or someone you know is dealing with substance abuse issues, help is available. SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357)If you or someone you know needs emotional or mental health support, help is available. You are not alone and you are not a burden. Call 988 and learn more.The content of this episode is not medical advice and should not be taken as such under any circumstances. The views expressed do not reflect on any other persons, businesses, or institutions nor should they be taken as concrete fact, expert opinion, or allegation of any kind. The views expressed do not reflect on any other persons, businesses, or institutions nor should they be taken as concrete fact or allegation of any kind. Any outside content is used in a transformative manner in line with Fair Use, and we have not been compensated by any parties for this episode. Much of the exchange in this episode and podcast as a whole are meant to be personal, often comedic, and observational in nature. Please enjoy in context.