In this episode of Look Again: Mental Illness Re-examined, we examine how media coverage shapes public perceptions of mental illness; especially schizophrenia. Featuring insights from journalism professor and CBC journalist Kathryn Gretsinger, the conversation explores the ethical responsibilities of reporting on complex and sensitive issues. From breaking news to long-form storytelling, we look at how language, framing, and repetition can influence stigma, and how more thoughtful, trauma-informed journalism can foster understanding instead of harm.

Timecodes:

(02:40) Journalism ethics: truth, accuracy, fairness, balance

(04:50) Do journalists shape public opinion?

(06:15) Common misconceptions in news coverage

(07:30) Why deeper reporting on root causes matters

(10:15) The importance of listening in storytelling

(12:20) Clickbait vs responsible journalism

(14:43) Challenges of short-form reporting

(16:45) Media literacy: how to verify information

(18:00) Ethical reporting on vulnerable communities

(20:21) Progress in Canadian mental health reporting

(22:25) Final reflections: language, impact, and responsibility

In this episode of Look Again: Mental Illness Re-examined, we examine how media coverage shapes public perceptions of mental illness; especially schizophrenia. Featuring insights from journalism professor and CBC journalist Kathryn Gretsinger, the conversation explores the ethical responsibilities of reporting on complex and sensitive issues. From breaking news to long-form storytelling, we look at how language, framing, and repetition can influence stigma, and how more thoughtful, trauma-informed journalism can foster understanding instead of harm.
Timecodes:
(02:40) Journalism ethics: truth, accuracy, fairness, balance
(04:50) Do journalists shape public opinion?
(06:15) Common misconceptions in news coverage
(07:30) Why deeper reporting on root causes matters
(10:15) The importance of listening in storytelling
(12:20) Clickbait vs responsible journalism
(14:43) Challenges of short-form reporting
(16:45) Media literacy: how to verify information
(18:00) Ethical reporting on vulnerable communities
(20:21) Progress in Canadian mental health reporting
(22:25) Final reflections: language, impact, and responsibility

"Look Again: Mental Illness Re-Examined" is a groundbreaking podcast by the British Columbia Schizophrenia Society (BCSS) and supporting partners. Host Faydra Aldridge, CEO of BCSS, speaks with medical experts, families, and people with lived experience of mental illness to dispel myths and get to the truth. This podcast is for anyone whose life is touched by mental illness.

"Look Again: Mental Illness Re-Examined" is a groundbreaking podcast by the British Columbia Schizophrenia Society (BCSS) and supporting partners. Host Faydra Aldridge, CEO of BCSS, speaks with medical experts, families, and people with lived experience of mental illness to dispel myths and get to the truth. This podcast is for anyone whose life is touched by mental illness.

Look Again: Mental Illness Re-Examined

"Look Again: Mental Illness Re-Examined" is a groundbreaking podcast by the British Columbia Schizophrenia Society (BCSS) and supporting partners. Host Faydra Aldridge, CEO of BCSS, speaks with medical experts, families, and people with lived experience of mental illness to dispel myths and get to the truth. This podcast is for anyone whose life is touched by mental illness. 

"Look Again: Mental Illness Re-Examined" is a groundbreaking podcast by the British Columbia Schizophrenia Society (BCSS) and supporting partners. Host Faydra Aldridge, CEO of BCSS, speaks with medical experts, families, and people with lived experience of mental illness to dispel myths and get to the truth. This podcast is for anyone whose life is touched by mental illness.&nbsp;