Understanding the Role of the Media and Confirmation Bias


How many memes, documentaries and other forms of media are out there, that discredits just how serious mental health truly is? Look on Facebook and social media in general, the comments bashing mental health issues are more well received than the ones sticking up for it.  Considering the fact that most documentaries are based on either outdated information, or one sided biased information. They don’t do this in order to help, they do this for ratings!

 In conclusion, don't let television control your self image, when people report on mental health issues. Usually they don't show the entire picture, instead they show a one sided biased view. In order to create a confirmation bias, because they're more worried about their ratings than properly informing others. Also remember that, when you see social media comments discrediting mental health. 

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