Talking About Mental Health in the Media

What role does the media play forming public perceptions on mental health? A panel of journalists, media theorists, and mental health experts reflect on the portrayal and discussion of mental health issues in the mainstream media. SPEAKERS: Georgie Harman, CEO beyondblue; Sophie Scott, national medical reporter for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation; Professor Gerard Goggin, Department of Media and Communications the University of Sydney; Dr Bettina Friedrich (panel chair), Postdoctoral Researcher, Brain and Mind Centre, the University of Sydney A Sydney Idea talk 8 September, 2015 http://sydney.edu.au/sydney_ideas/lectures/2015/mental_health_media_forum.shtml