This idea is supported by the results of one survey, in which "respondents cited television and television news as a source of information about mental illness in 87% of the sample" ( Diefenbach 183). If society obtains much of its information on this topic from biased television programs, one solution is surely to increase the level of accuracy of the information provided. While Matthew argues that “undergraduate psychology programs should explore pedagogies aimed at reducing stigma as part of their curricula,” as this will reduce stigma both in those pursuing careers in mental health services and in those attending numerous schools that “require non-specialist students to take introductory courses.” psychology” (121), this should be taken one step further; information regarding mental illness should be incorporated into various classes, such as general health, starting from educational settings before university, in order to reach as many people as possible. Preferably, information should begin to be taught during childhood, as this is the time when humans are most “impressionable and susceptible to influence” (Diefenbach 183). If accurate information is readily available to society, their reliance on forms of media, such as television, for information about it
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