When movies or TV shows get mental health wrong
Depictions of mental health in film and TV can be powerful, says the writer. PHOTO: ST FILE
We've all had that moment when we're watching a show and thinking: 'That's not how it works in real life.' And there are also those we watch and think: 'This character's portrayal feels so relatable.'
One recent example that got people talking – in a good way – was the Netflix series Adolescence.
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