Media Portrayals

As with anything else, people feel differently about different images and terms, so we can learn a lot by looking at other people's approaches to mental health in their stories. Awareness of how your portrayals affect others will help you convey what you want to through your the characters, plot, dialogue, and settings. If you have absolutely no idea whether something will convey the message you're striving for, ask around with an open mind, and see what people say.