SXSW 2025

Media Representation of Mental Health

Description:

This panel will include discussion about transforming the representation of mental health and Black communities in media and the world. Key topics will include the importance of accurate portrayals, especially within Black communities, and the impact of these portrayals on public perception and stigma. Attendees will learn strategies for influencing media narratives and the role of storytelling in mental health advocacy. The panel will provide insights into integrating mental health awareness into various media forms including TV, film, social media, and journalism.


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Takeaways

  1. Identify methods for addressing and dismantling harmful stereotypes related to mental health in media.
  2. Gain strategies for mental health and health professionals to actively shape and influence media narratives around mental health.
  3. Learn best practices for ensuring accurate and empathetic portrayals of mental health in media projects.

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Organizer

Raquel Martin, Assistant Professor, Tennessee State University


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  • Event: SXSW
  • Format: Panel
  • Track: Health & MedTech
  • Track 2
  • Level: Beginner


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