Truthful depictions of mental health in acute or chronic crises are challenging topics - not only for writers but also for everybody involved. Finding the right balance between dramaturgic necessities and factual correctness is already difficult. Finding depictions that resonate positively with affected persons and a broader audience and creating stories that don’t replicate stereotypes is even harder. Ideally stories about mental health raise awareness and help to de-stigmatize.
Drawing from current series that received praise for creating those positively resonating depictions, writers and producers share insight into their approaches.
