To some psychiatric patients, life seems like TV

One man showed up at a federal building, asking for release from the reality show he was sure was being made of his life.

[Jeanette]

Honestly, I feel like this sometimes. It gets scary for me, and I'm unable to sleep thinking about someone or everyone watching me. Although, someone is probably watching me write this right now, just kidding.

But it is something that bothers me more often than I'd like to admit.

[kcee]

Here's a HUGE example of how media can effect mental health:

ANOREXIA

The media portrays skinny girls and models as a norm for young girls to follow. But it is not the reality.