Lucie Nawková|Alexander Nawka|Tereza Adámková|Tea Vukuši? Rukavina|Petra Holcnerová|Martina Rojni? Kuzman|Nikolina Jovanovi?|Ognjen Brborovi?|Bibiána Bednárová|Sv?tlana Žuchová|Michal Miovský|Ji?í Raboch
The Picture of Mental Health/Illness in the Printed Media in Three Central European Countries
Charles University
abstract even era internet printed media still among frequently identified sources mental health information many studies shown information frequently negative contributes stigmatization people mental illness international comparative study describes content media messages mental healthillness terms stigma three central european countries study sample comprised articles pertaining topic mental healthillness n 450 identified five weeklong periods 2007 chosen six widely read newspapers magazines country authors used content analysis methods achieve quantitative qualitative objectives half articles contained negative statements reflecting stigma toward persons mental illness substance abuse disorders frequent mental conditions covered three countries 22 psychotic disorders stigmatized countries significantly differ length articles association aggressive behavior persons mental illness use sensationalized style writing coverage mental healthillness issues differs extent across countries generally poor quality basis authors findings practical recommendations journalists tailored specifically country acknowledgments authors thank senior advisors professor howard goldman professor stephen hinshaw unwavering support project prepared part finance mental health services training czech republiccentral europe sponsored us national institutes health john e fogarty international center 5 d43 tw00581007 support grant titled development coding system socialpsychological quantitative content analysis media messages possibilities combination qualitative methods gar 406070541