Choose a movie or TV show that has a main character with a mental illness.
- Provide a brief introduction of film/TV show including a synopsis of the plot
- Review how the mental health disorder was portrayed in the film/TV show (all items may not be covered in your chosen media – if this is the case, simply mention that it was not addressed)
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o What were the signs/symptoms of the disorder?
o How was the disorder diagnosed? How did the main characters handle the diagnosis?
o What was the prognosis for the main character? Did they achieve an acceptable level of functioning?
o Based on your own perceptions, do you believe this disorder was portrayed accurately? Was anything simply unrealistic? If so, what? - Compare the treatments/interventions given to the main character. Provide examples if applicable.
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o If you feel the treatments were inappropriate, what would you recommend?
o Was the description of the disorder accurate?
