How the Media Present Mental Health and Illness and How This Effects Stigma
This 2 week course explores how media presents mental health and mental illness and how that can influence stigma.
Duration
2 weeksWeekly study
8 hours
How the Media Present Mental Health and Illness and How This Effects Stigma
The presentation of mental health and more often mental illness has been addressed across a range of media using a range of sources.
With the growth of technology and personal communication devices more sources of information are available. Media can influence viewpoints but are also a product of the culture they exist within.
Learning on this course
On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.
Who is the course for?
This course is for students enrolled in ARU’s MSc Mental Health program
Who developed the course?
Anglia Ruskin University
ARU is a global university with campuses across the East of England. They are passionate about transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research.
Established
1858Location
Cambridge, UKWorld ranking
Top 350Source: Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2018
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- Experience the power of social learning, and get inspired by an international network of learners
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