The Perks of Watching a Movie: How the Portrayal of Anxiety and Depression in Film Affects Teenagers’ Perception of Anxiety and Depressive Disorders
Joelyz Wolcott,
Brianna Kurtz
Abstract:In film, anxiety and depressive disorders are often depicted inaccurately. When viewers are exposed to these inaccurate portrayals, they collect misinformation about the disorders, as well as people who live with them, leading to stigma. This study used a mixed-method descriptive approach to analyze 16 teenagers’ attitudes towards people with anxiety and depression. We then compared these results to their attitudes towards the character Charlie in the coming-of-age film The Perks of Being a Wallflower, who has… Show more
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