How much does the media influence our attitudes around complex mental health conditions? Sandy (she/her), advocate and poet, highlights negative stereotypes about schizophrenia seen in both fiction and non-fiction media. This episode also features Dr Elizabeth Paton (she/her) from Everymind around how the media can talk about mental health more responsibly. On the Same Wavelength is a collaboration between the University of Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, and SANE, Australia’s leading national mental health organisation for people with complex mental health needs, with the support of the Paul Ramsay Foundation. It is hosted by Elise Carrotte, and edited by Chris Hatzis. Information and resources: National Stigma Report Card Mindframe Guidelines SANE’s information and resources SANE’s StigmaWatch program Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences If this podcast has brought up any challenging feelings for you, please consider reaching out to Lifeline via 13 11 14. This podcast was recorded on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin nation, and we wish to pay respects to elders past and present, and extend our respects to any Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander listeners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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