tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post3811133587159558529..comments2024-03-07T22:17:08.572+10:00Comments on 70 Plus and Still Kicking: The Media and Mental IllnessJune Savillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00194576632686640776noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-43985021307377726162009-09-07T14:29:38.886+10:002009-09-07T14:29:38.886+10:00G'day TOR HERSHMAN
Do you mean the media shoul...G'day TOR HERSHMAN<br />Do you mean the media should take its responsibilities to all humanity seriously, or that the all humans, not just those in the media, should show more responsibility to people with mental illness?<br />I'd agree with both really, but whatever, I'm really concerned for those people who are having too much of a battle in life to gather the influence and/or the June Savillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00194576632686640776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-58627583467939884852009-09-07T14:21:23.170+10:002009-09-07T14:21:23.170+10:00Quality reporting ... mmmm ... well might you ask ...Quality reporting ... mmmm ... well might you ask MARTIN H. <br /><br />I just can't excuse most of the drivel that goes into 'opinion pieces' in today's newspapers. Talk about dumbing down!June Savillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00194576632686640776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-23073292412471049812009-09-07T09:45:17.460+10:002009-09-07T09:45:17.460+10:00"It’s about time the media took seriously the..."It’s about time the media took seriously their responsibilities towards people with mental illness."<br /><br />Wouldn't that be all of us to one degree or another?<br /><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LubuSAgB5s" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LubuSAgB5s</a><br /><br />Stay on groovin' safari,<br />Torhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03037704048671379868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-7917032423125408052009-09-07T09:42:04.874+10:002009-09-07T09:42:04.874+10:00"It’s about time the media took seriously the..."It’s about time the media took seriously their responsibilities towards people with mental illness."<br /><br />Wouldn't that be all of us to one degree or another?<br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LubuSAgB5s" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LubuSAgB5s</a><br /><br /><br />Stay on groovin' safari,<br />Torhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03037704048671379868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-31060354129544495342009-09-06T23:39:19.820+10:002009-09-06T23:39:19.820+10:00In the 80s I resisted an offer to work for a new t...In the 80s I resisted an offer to work for a new tabloid in the UK. I couldn't produce the kind of insensitive so-called journalism they needed in order to stay competitive in the circulation war.<br /><br />Whatever happened to quality reporting?Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494219959077922220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-28062327389545836792009-09-05T09:19:10.666+10:002009-09-05T09:19:10.666+10:00Welcome ANGIE
I'd say there is enough stuff h...Welcome ANGIE<br /><br />I'd say there is enough stuff here to keep you busy for the rest of the day!June Savillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00194576632686640776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-57242575217897716432009-09-05T03:33:34.519+10:002009-09-05T03:33:34.519+10:00June,
Hello! I've meandered over from the Wri...June, <br />Hello! I've meandered over from the Writer's Porch and I must say I enjoy the freshness of your blog and your sense of humor. Got to go now and read some more.Angie Muresanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13830360358541367259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-2983326390532416532009-09-02T22:56:46.396+10:002009-09-02T22:56:46.396+10:00'Successful' in terms of the bottom line A...'Successful' in terms of the bottom line A Write Blog. But not if enough people help police this type of behaviour? Then circulation/ratings will go down? <br /><br />I think our local newspaper The Tweed Daily News may think more carefully before disrespecting those suffering mental health problems in future. And that will be a direct result of an active community making its feelings June Savillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00194576632686640776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-73294918344275777482009-09-02T17:53:15.982+10:002009-09-02T17:53:15.982+10:00The media, by its nature, will always be prone to ...The media, by its nature, will always be prone to this sort of thing.<br /><br />Succesful media tends to shout. Subtlety and sensitivity get lost in the hullabaloo so people will get trampled on.<br /><br />That's why it needs to be policed and for people to shout it down when it gets things wrong.<br /><br />Good post.The Joined up Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02797087157041713649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-55579306305370573232009-09-02T12:08:18.812+10:002009-09-02T12:08:18.812+10:00It is indeed a very sad state of affairs that peop...It is indeed a very sad state of affairs that people experiencing symptoms of mental illness become fodder for journos. These people are ill and need understanding. We do not make fun of people with an illness like cancer but for some reason the people with mental illnesses are made fun of . I contribute to stigma watch as often as I can.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08049420564404664026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-63636688699531804972009-09-02T08:17:37.713+10:002009-09-02T08:17:37.713+10:00Hi ANANJI
Thanks for being so caring.
'Stor...Hi ANANJI<br />Thanks for being so caring.<br /> <br />'Storms of the mind' is such a good description, I believe.<br /> <br />It's so difficult for those who don't suffer such storms to truly empathise with those who do.<br /><br />We really must think and act more in the interests of those who have mental illness, and their families. <br />Hugs<br />JuneJune Savillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00194576632686640776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-66619137146323660832009-09-01T22:31:40.861+10:002009-09-01T22:31:40.861+10:00Hi June,
Thank you for this post packed with info...Hi June,<br /><br />Thank you for this post packed with information and insight. Mental health advocacy is an issue near and dear to my heart. There is so much more we could be doing here in the states for those dealing with the storms of the mind. The most basic are making care more accessible, and reducing stigma. Our politically-correct tendencies have come a long way on the stigma aspect,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-23374240540137482762009-09-01T09:00:30.730+10:002009-09-01T09:00:30.730+10:00Further to my comment to Rhubarbwhine:
Media Watch...Further to my comment to Rhubarbwhine:<br />Media Watch went to the screen last night and really roasted the Tweed Daily News for its articles and pictures. <br /><br />The presenter Jonathon Holmes called it 'a little rag'. The programme carried comments from the young man's father who also castigated the newspaper and confirmed that his son suffered a serious mental illness. <br June Savillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00194576632686640776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-26902986243802346372009-09-01T08:52:28.612+10:002009-09-01T08:52:28.612+10:00Hi RHUBARBWHINE
We should never give up! All busin...Hi RHUBARBWHINE<br />We should never give up! All businesses need to give service if they are to expect loyal clients. <br />I reckon we should make sure they know how we all feel about this type of thing. Write letters to the editor, or buy another newspaper. <br />I'm pleased to say that I have learned that our Australian Broadcasting Corporation will tonight air a criticism of our local June Savillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00194576632686640776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-13770971937320246492009-08-31T23:13:36.574+10:002009-08-31T23:13:36.574+10:00BETTY
It is most certainly a world wide problem, a...BETTY<br />It is most certainly a world wide problem, and mores the pity. Sufferers of mental illness and their families are least able to fight for their rights, given their burden of stigma within the community, in many nations anyway.June Savillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00194576632686640776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-16104365080631395342009-08-31T22:59:12.623+10:002009-08-31T22:59:12.623+10:00Good post. The media produce these articles to se...Good post. The media produce these articles to sell papers and sadly plenty of people buy them.Jennyffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08133651986287619972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-35228686662706658452009-08-31T15:47:03.290+10:002009-08-31T15:47:03.290+10:00I don't think the paper or televised media dec...I don't think the paper or televised media decalres any responsibility any more. Very sad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-2717993763204746122009-08-31T10:55:50.029+10:002009-08-31T10:55:50.029+10:00Hi Butler and Bagman
So much depends on the indivi...Hi Butler and Bagman<br />So much depends on the individual journalist of course - I was able to write what I believed in almost throughout my career in journalism. It was when the proprietor moved in with a big political stick that I left too. To work for a major Sydney hospital as its public relations manager.June Savillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00194576632686640776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-1055315070317207992009-08-31T10:07:52.505+10:002009-08-31T10:07:52.505+10:00BERNIE
It IS such a huge problem - bigger than mos...BERNIE<br />It IS such a huge problem - bigger than most of us realise. These days we are beginning to recognise when someone is in trouble - but many still don't realise that when a work mate is acting strangely there may be something else at play. Or at school, among neighbours, down at the shop ... Early intervention is just so important.June Savillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00194576632686640776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-41890312538257282002009-08-31T09:54:44.995+10:002009-08-31T09:54:44.995+10:00JUDY
Wise words as usual.
I think my take would...JUDY <br />Wise words as usual. <br />I think my take would be that at least children generally have their parents as a protective force on their side, nurturing and educating. People with mental illness and their families are often forced by stigma to be still in their misery ...June Savillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00194576632686640776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-14988430484834125932009-08-31T09:52:23.040+10:002009-08-31T09:52:23.040+10:00Hi MICHELLE
Yes, we get chest pains and we're ...Hi MICHELLE<br />Yes, we get chest pains and we're rushed to hospital for good treatment. Human beings get hallucinations and delusions that can send them to the edge of suicide and financial ruin, but they often find it very difficult to even get in the door. What is crazy I ask myself. <br />I hope your own physical illness is resolving itself ...June Savillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00194576632686640776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-64167751954769216682009-08-31T09:44:54.129+10:002009-08-31T09:44:54.129+10:00NSIYER
And they are being broken in some way ever...NSIYER <br />And they are being broken in some way every day of the week. Some instances are very public in their effects and others are a question of silent suffering. <br />I was certainly impressed with your latest post on the Indian justice system ... congratulations.June Savillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00194576632686640776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-28609304846167120402009-08-31T09:18:23.236+10:002009-08-31T09:18:23.236+10:00QUEENMOTHERMAMAW
Your family members are giants fo...QUEENMOTHERMAMAW<br />Your family members are giants for getting through to where you are today! My heartfelt congratulations. <br />That's one of the sadnesses about mental illness - in most cases it is possible for sufferers to live a fruitful life, with support, treatment and facilities. <br />Problem is, these things are not always available.June Savillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00194576632686640776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-13266643699777136592009-08-31T09:15:36.156+10:002009-08-31T09:15:36.156+10:00Hi Vancouver
I think the trick is for us not to le...Hi Vancouver<br />I think the trick is for us not to let them get away with it. Writing a letter to the editor, or reporting in to a group such as SANE is a good start. At least we've done something!June Savillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00194576632686640776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-715452067259972132009-08-31T08:37:10.827+10:002009-08-31T08:37:10.827+10:00Good post. We certainly have our share of people w...Good post. We certainly have our share of people with mental illnesses in the U.S., and have been sadly lacking in compassion for them. It seems to be a worldwide problem.Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07309266986583326824noreply@blogger.com