Table 3 Print media frames of the schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders

Included stories discussed:

(a) public perceptions/stigma/general misconceptions about illness

(b) incidence/prevalence

(c) social implications of illness on people with a mental health condition

(d) shortage of mental health professionals

(e) adherence to medication and beliefs about illness/treatment

(f) lack of funding for mental health initiatives

(g) NGOs and communities taking action

Included stories discussed:

(a) effects of drugs/substances on mental health

(b) new, on-going, or proposed research on causes

(c) evidence of cause or cure

Included stories discussed:

(a) call for action

(b) opposition of particular solution

Included stories discussed:

(a) proposed solution

(b) implemented solutions