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Additionally while the selected shows largely accurately depict mental illness and mental health disorders it is important to note that these depictions may not resonate with some readers as everyone's experience of mental illness and mental health disorders is . Shows that mostly get their depictions of mental illness right Over the last decade or so, these standout stories have come a long way. They center on lived experiences, depict characters seeking treatment and support, and avoid stigma—or at least feature protagonists.
Really getting through it. Another common thread is that there is no cure-all Female number answer. Cinematic Universe episode Moon Knight. The show stars Oscar Isaac and is based on a little-known comic book character who suffers from a less discussed mental disorder - dissociative identity disorder. Previously known as the more stigmatized Multiple Personality Disorder it does get represented on TV and in movies but not very well in most cases. People with it have two or more different personalities.

In the Moon Knight pilot Steven Grant Isaac he learned about his alter egos Mark Spector and Isaac. In short, as a reaction to trauma, children often protect themselves by dissociating—separating their minds from their bodies. In a sense as a reaction to trauma Steven Mark's brain split into two distinct personalities. Oscar Isaac in Moon Knight. Photo provided by While Moon Knight's description isn't perfect, it does accurately describe some of the common experiences of patients. First there are different personalities but there is also Steven's awareness of Mark and vice versa. The level of awareness usually varies from person to person as well as their ability to communicate with each other.
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