Podcast: A Bipolar and a Schizophrenic Get Triggered by a Movie

 We all realize that movies are fiction, but that doesn’t mean that we should take nothing seriously. When a movie makes a portrayal of an individual, for example, that’s full of racial stereotypes, we’re justified in saying that it isn’t okay.  It’s no different for portrayals of mental illness. In this episode, Gabe and Michelle discuss just such a portrayal in a movie that Michelle found highly offensive. Listen to see if you agree. SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW “This is just another way to dismiss our feelings.” – Gabe Howard   Highlights From ‘Schizophrenia in the Movies’ Episode [1:00] Michelle has been triggered by an 8-year-old movie called “The Roommate.” [5:00] Discussing why this movie makes no sense. [6:30] How Gabe and Michelle handle talking about medications. [10:00] Why did this movie make Michelle feel so offended? [12:00] Why this movie is bad for the mental health system. [16:30] Movies that show mental illness in a good way. [19:00] How people interpret movies with mentally ill characters. Transcript From ‘Schizophrenia in the Movies’ Episode Editor’s Note: Please be mindful that this transcript has been computer generated and therefore may contain inaccuracies and grammar errors. Thank you. Narrator: [00:00:09] For reasons that utterly escape everyone involved, you’re listening to A Bipolar, a Schizophrenic, and a Podcast. Here your hosts Gabe Howard and Michelle Hammer Gabe: [...
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