*extracted from http://www.nimh.nih.gov/
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We all know someone with a mental illness. Nearly 20 percent of Americans suffer from diseases such as Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression and anxiety disorders (see chart on left). Because of its overwhelming presence, it has been discussed by all forms of media. This site will focus primarily on how the news and cinema industries have treated mental illness, leading to a negative public stigma.
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