Mental Illness Stereotypes

1. Description of stereotypes

1.1. Comical figures

1.1.1. Poor character, low intelligence

1.1.1.1. Lazy, dishonest, self-centered, oversexed

1.2. Violent, dangerous, unpredictable

1.2.1. Pathetic, naive, childlike

1.2.1.1. No common sense, no willpower

2. Formation during childhood

2.1. Influence of family, peers, teachers

2.1.1. Mass media

3. Strategies for reduction

3.1. High effect: contact

3.1.1. New n

3.2. Moderate effect: education

3.3. Low effect: protest

4. Reasons for existence

4.1. Dangerousness

4.1.1. Poor prognosis = strong stigma

4.2. Attribution of responsibility

4.2.1. Deviation from normal social interactions

5. Maintenance during adulthood

5.1. Mass media

5.1.1. Handicapism