SANE Guide to Reducing Stigma

The media - newspapers, magazines, movies, websites, TV and radio - all play an important part in shaping how we perceive the world around us. All too often, though, the perception the media creates about mental illness is inaccurate and offensive to those affected, their families and friends. This Guide is part of SANE's StigmaWatch program. It is designed to help you in the fight against stigma in the media - promoting more accurate, fairer and respectful coverage of mental illness. This Guide is in four sections: What is stigma? What harm does stigma do? How can I fight back? Stigma casebook.

Take action against media stigma with this Guide - full of practical information and advice on how to complain effectively about inaccurate, hurtful representation of mental illness in the media.