Abstract

The frequency and content of articles of psychiatric interest in the Irish print media were investigated. Issues of psychiatric interest were commonly featured. Contrary to popular opinion most articles are either supportive or neutral in tone. Where negative imagery occurred it was more frequently associated with articles in the tabloid papers. Mental health professionals, in particular psychiatrists, contributed very little towards articles of psychiatric interest (especially in the tabloid press) and need to become more actively involved in shaping the portrayal of mental illness in the print media. Their involvement is associated with a more positive portrayal of psychiatry.

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