Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University of Leipzig Medical Centre, Leipzig, Germany.
Center for Public Mental Health, Gösing am Wagram, Gösing, Austria.
Epidemiol Psychiatr Sci. 2024 Sep 18;33:e37. doi: 10.1017/S204579602400043X.
Population studies show the stigma of depression to diminish, while the stigma of schizophrenia increases. To find out whether this widening gap is reflected in the media portrayal of both disorders, this study compares the portrayal of depression and schizophrenia in German print media in 2010 vs. 2020.
We conducted a qualitative content analysis using a mixed deductive-inductive approach to establish a category system. In total, we analyzed 854 articles with the summative approach by Mayring.
The study found a widening gap in the portrayal of schizophrenia and depression in German media between 2010 and 2020. Schizophrenia was depicted increasingly negative between 2010 and 2020, covering more negative stereotypes and focusing on its biological causes. Depression received increased attention and more neutral and professional coverage, with a greater emphasis on psychosocial causes and discussion of treatment options.
By showing a widening gap the study highlights how media may shape public views on mental illnesses and reflects public attitudes at the same time. Media analyses from other nations have shown similar trends. This emphasizes the need for responsible reporting to combat stigma and promote understanding worldwide. Therefore, the authors recommend a balanced coverage that includes accurate professional information about all mental illnesses.
人群研究表明，抑郁症的污名正在减轻，而精神分裂症的污名却在增加。为了了解这种差距的扩大是否反映在媒体对这两种疾病的描述中，本研究比较了 2010 年和 2020 年德国印刷媒体对抑郁症和精神分裂症的描述。
我们采用混合演绎归纳法进行定性内容分析，以建立一个类别系统。我们总共使用迈林的总结法分析了 854 篇文章。
研究发现，2010 年至 2020 年期间，德国媒体对精神分裂症和抑郁症的描述差距扩大。2010 年至 2020 年间，精神分裂症的描述越来越负面，涵盖了更多的负面刻板印象，并侧重于其生物学原因。抑郁症受到了更多的关注，报道更加中立和专业，更强调心理社会原因，并讨论了治疗选择。
通过显示差距的扩大，该研究强调了媒体如何塑造公众对精神疾病的看法，并反映了公众的态度。来自其他国家的媒体分析也显示出了类似的趋势。这强调了需要进行负责任的报道，以在全球范围内消除污名化并促进理解。因此，作者建议进行平衡的报道，包括所有精神疾病的准确专业信息。
