Hollywood’s Misrepresentations of Psychology

Hollywood films often misrepresent key psychological concepts, perpetuating misconceptions and stereotypes. These misrepresentations can have a negative impact on public perception of mental health and lead to unrealistic expectations. This news article explores how films like “Girl, Interrupted,” “A Beautiful Mind,” and “Rain Man” have inaccurately portrayed borderline personality disorder, schizophrenia, and autism, respectively.

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