Tag: cultural perceptions of mental illness
The Mediaâs New Hashtag: #GuardianshipIsGood for Britney Spears
Recent press coverage of top star Britney Spears, who remains under a personal and professional guardianship, reflects conventional attitudes about âmental illnessâ that are both stigmatizing and encourage legislation that promotes forced treatment.
â’Tortured Artist’ Meme Lacks Good Evidence”
âThat vision of the âtortured artistâ â the belief that there is a strong link between creativity and mental illness â is deeply embedded...