Collect 4 articles from the internet that discuss mental wellness/mental health, or provide an account of an incident involving a person with mental illness. It is particularly effective if you can find coverage of the same story or event from different news sources.

Media Coverage Analysis

Collect 4 articles from the internet that discuss mental wellness/mental health, or provide an account of an incident involving a person with mental illness.  It is particularly effective if you can find coverage of the same story or event from different news sources.

Analyze and compare the way each article depicts mental illness or people with mental illness. In the articles, find and display 5 examples of stigmatizing or stereotypical images and language found in the article(s).

• Write a  summary explaining alternate ways of reporting the story that would not perpetuate stereotypes of people with mental illness.
• Write your opinion based on describing your thoughts, reactions, attitudes, concerns, and/or questions about the articles you read.
• Add your own words and give your two cents. make sure you explain your opinions (back them up with facts)