The Media's Portrayal of Schizophrenia and How it Affects the General Public's Understanding of this Condition

Watch this video and then respond to the following questions.  What do you know about schizophrenia and how did you learn it?  What did you know about, or what was your understanding of, schizophrenia before enrolling in this course? In your experience, how is schizophrenia (and mental illness in general) portrayed in the mainstream media?  What misconceptions or stereotypes do you believe exist in the minds of the average American in regards to schizophrenia and what role has the media played in developing or perpetuating these misconceptions?  How should we, as a society, go about deconstructing the myths surrounding this disorder?