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Does the media's portrayal of people with mental illnesses present the public with an accurate picture? In today's program, we explore the links between the mainly negative portrayals of people with mental illnesses in the media and widespread discrimination against those affected by these illnesses. We probe behind the headlines to what really goes on in a newsroom. Finally, we explore how stories about people with mental illnesses can make for "must watch" television that's dramatically compelling and accurate. Guests include Dr. Bernice Pescosolido, director of the Indiana Consortium for Mental Health Services Research at Indiana University; Dr. Otto Wahl, professor of psychology at George Mason University; David Gonzalez, an advocate for people with mental illnesses; Liz Spikol, managing editor for the Philadelphia Weekly; Don Sapatkin, health and science editor for the Philadelphia Inquirer; Dr. Neal Baer, executive producer of NBC's popular television show Law and Order: Special Victims Unit and former executive producer and writer of ER; and Bill Lichtenstein, documentary filmmaker and the executive producer of The Infinite Mind.
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