title: The representation of mental illness in Bermudian print media, 1991-2011.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Stigmatization of persons with mental illness may be perpetuated through media depictions. This study analyzed changes in the depiction of mental illness by Bermudian newspapers over 20 years.
  
  
  METHODS
  All articles about mental illness in Bermuda's newspapers in 1991, 2001, and 2011 (N=277) were coded for composition, language, consultations and quotations, and content.
  
  
  RESULTS
  A significant increase in mental health professional consultation was demonstrated. Articles with a negative overall tone constituted the largest percentage of all articles (40%) and of articles in 2001 (43%) and 2011 (42%). A significant difference was found in primary theme; between 1991 and 2011, articles with an education and information theme dropped from 40% to 18% and articles about violent crime increased from 12% to 18%.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The results may necessitate action from the island's advocacy groups. The findings have implications for discussion with the national press.
authors.affiliation: Academic Unit of Psychiatry, University of Bristol, Oakfield House, Oakfield Grove, Bristol BS8 2BN, United Kingdom. emmert.roberts@gmail.com
authors.forename: Emmert
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Roberts
authors.forename: Rebekah
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Bourne
authors.forename: Shawnee
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Basden
mesh_terms: D001294:Attitude to Health; D001605:Bermuda; D006266:Health Education; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders; D009524:Newspapers as Topic / Q000639:trends*; D013240:Stereotyping; D014754:Violence