Reality TV ‘must do more to protect mental health of participants’

Psychologists call for greater regulation of reality shows to address mental health risksPsychologists and producers who have worked in reality television have warned that the industry must do more to protect participants who are being “exploited and spat out” by the experience.After the death of the former Love Island contestantMike Thalassitis, current and former members of production teams in the hugely popular genre said contributors often had no idea of the mental health risks attached to their sudden fame, and called for regulation to address the risks.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - March 20, 2019 Category: Science Authors: Sarah Marsh Tags: Reality TV UK news Love Island Television Culture & radio Psychology Big Brother Source Type: news