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Scientists themselves may be the key to finding the right balance. Scales image via www.shutterstock.com.

Accurate science or accessible science in the media – why not both?

Joshua Conrad Jackson, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Ian Mahar, Boston University; Jaan Altosaar, Princeton University, and Michael Gaultois, University of Cambridge

The public loses when their only choices are inaccessible, impenetrable journal articles or overhyped click-bait about science. Scientists themselves need to step up and help bridge the divide.
Manhunt 2: criticised for its irresponsible portrayal of mental illness. Rockstar

Inspiration from gamers on tackling mental health stigma

Ian Mahar, McGill University

Recent events, such as inaccurate claims made by The Sun newspaper about the number of murders committed by the mentally ill, have shown us once again that the media has a large part to play in social…

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