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Picture this... A different way to look at mental illness

NikNikSenior Contributor09 July 2015, 4:53 pm AEST

Picture this... A different way to look at mental illness

Hi everyone,

Type ‘mental illness’ into an internet image search and you will see pictures of people in the dark or in a corner, holding their head in their hands. Is this how Australians want mental illness to be portrayed? SANE Australia is asking what the public think is a fair and accurate portrayal of mental illness in a new survey, part of the Picture This project.

The survey features a variety of images, generously provided by iStock by Getty Images, that are commonly used to depict mental illness by the media, mental health sector and Australian public. SANE Australia is asking whether or not people agree with that representation.

Want to have your say? Click here to fill out the survey and hit 'like' below once you have filled it out!

Please note: feel free to express your thoughts in this discussion, but please be aware, you need to fill out the survey for your thoughts to be included in the findings.

Readyyyy.... go!

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In response to: Picture this... A different way to look at mental illness

NikNikSenior Contributor13 July 2015, 2:17 pm AEST

Re: Picture this... A different way to look at mental illness

Thanks to everyone who has completed this survey so far.

We've had way more responses that we imagined!

If you haven't already, don't miss the opportunity to give feedback on this important matter!

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