Emma Pillsbury from Glee (2009-2015)
Glee features a classic example of how OCD is represented in popular media.
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All exhibits showcasing examples of mental health portrayals across popular media.
All exhibits showcasing examples of mental health portrayals across popular media.
Glee features a classic example of how OCD is represented in popular media.
In this TV show about dissociative identity disorder, does pursuit of comedy outweigh its responsibility for maintaining realism?
Aimee Gibbs’ storyline in Sex Education depicts the profound effects of trauma and recovery.
Alongside its portrayal of teenage friendships and love, Heartstopper (2022) depicts the impacts of eating disorders in young people.
“Anxiety” by Doechii was trending on social media, but what are the implications of such a deeply personal song going viral?
Does this retelling of Howard Hughes’ story provide a valuable depiction of OCD symptoms or does it risk further entrenching misunderstandings?
How might we interpret Shutter Island’s (2010) portrayal of a 1950s psychiatric institution?
How accurate and helpful are the mental health symptoms of EastEnders tough-man Phil Mitchell?
The Green Goblin and Norman Osborn: A one-directional portrayal of hallucinations in the media and another example of villainous/violent stereotypes?
Does Mr. Robot set a new precedent for how experiences of mental health disorders should be portrayed in the media, and if so, why?