People should stop normalizing the romanticization of mental disorder
People are now aware of not only physical health but also the mental well-being of oneself. However, there are misconceptions, misunderstood, and misused of the words ‘mental health’. The media created an image that having a mental illness is cool and edgy, while it is completely different. Romanticization, an act that makes something look attractive and appealing where the reality is the exact opposite, should be stopped. Romanticization mental illness will not bring us anywhere. It only brings harm to everyone, whether having a mental disorder or not. Romaticization can mislead people to take incorrect action. An example of the romanticization of mental illness by media is the Netflix series entitled “Thirteen Reasons Why”. The story is about a character who suffered from depression and decided to commit suicide. The series may give an idea that the only solution and prevent people to seek help from others. Even a study said that suicide rates among teenagers in the US have found a 2...
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