Schizophrenia in Entertainment - Film, TV, Novels: Accurate or Insulting? (Ep. 20)

Send a Text to the Moms - please include your contact info if you want a response. thanks!Catch-up chat: re future episodes; people who call us “overbearing moms” and blame the family; patients’ “rights” vs. family caring;   Themes: What does entertainment media get wrong?Lack of named diagnosis - UnReal, Girl InterruptedInaccurate/unresearched portrayal of SZ - Words on Bathroom WallsMadness Always Linked to Genius - The Soloist, Beautiful Mind, Shine, ProofMistrusting Medication and Treatment - Beautiful MindLack of Diversity - often male/white - no cultural differences in attitudes/traditions representedTendency Toward Violence - even serial killers - The Fisher King, Donnie Darko, The JokerHallucinations as mainly visual/romanticized - Beautiful Mind, Words on Bathroom WallsLong/Lifetime Hospital stays - Love ActuallyBlaming Family Dynamics/ Bad childhood as only “cause”Treatable with Therapy alone - meds are bad - One Flew Over Cuckoo’s NestRomantic Love/ A Good Job can “cure” you - Words on Bathroom Walls SZ    Films “based on a true story” whitewashed for entertainment value - Those with SZ are “possessed” by supernaturalToo Much Hope? Recovery? - Benny & JoonSome things they get right:Employment can be an important element of recovery - The JokerMedication as often vital part of Treatment  - The Joker, Silver Linings PlaybookThe mental health system needs so much work - I Know This Much is True, The JokerFamily Emotional Reactions/Burdens - Silver Lining Playbook, I Know This Much Is True,Other movies mentioned: The Snake Pit Links:  https://thecinemaholic.com/schizophrenia-movies/ Next week’s guest:Michael Mackniak, JD  , Guardian Ad-Litem Services, Melissa’s ProjectHelping Families Control the Chaos of Mental Illness at Home and at Work.Support the showPlease share and support the podcast so we can reach more people who need the info and support.Want to know more?Join our facebook page  Our websites:Randye KayeMindy Greiling Miriam (Mimi) Feldman