Media power and public mental health policy

Publication: American Journal of Psychiatry

https://doi.org/10.1176/ajp.146.9.1185

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The author describes the functions of the news media and their influence on public mental health policy making. News media functions are divided into the categories of selecting the news, reporting information, serving as a channel of communication, presenting views and opinions, and legitimizing the issues. These functions are illustrated by focusing on a highly publicized New York City policy to involuntarily hospitalize mentally ill homeless people living in the streets. Strategies are suggested to mental health professionals on how to effectively interact with the news media.

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American Journal of Psychiatry

Volume 146 • Number 9 • September 1989

Pages: 1185 - 1189

PubMed: 2764177

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Published in print: September 1989

Published online: 1 April 2006

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Media power and public mental health policy

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