Why 'Joker' Shouldn't Have Relied on Mental Illness (Guest Column)

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Why 'Joker' Shouldn't Have Relied on Mental Illness (Guest Column)
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On WorldMentalHealthDay, what can we learn from Joker’s portrayal of mental illness and its relationship to violence? Three forensic psychiatrists discuss:

Amidst the swirling cultural and political maelstrom spurred by a slew of mass shootings, speculation about their causes, and a renewed national debate about how to prevent them, Todd Phillips’ critically acclaimedstormed cinemas last week, opening to a record-breaking October box office.

While concerns the film could inspire at-risk individuals to commit acts of copycat violence may have some validity, what is unquestionable is howreinforces negative and inaccurate stereotypes about mental illness and the nexus between mental illness and violence.

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