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Disorders Often Represented In Movies
Disorders are often portrayed in movies, television shows and novels. The question is are they accurately portrayed? Do the movies, television shows and novels actually display the disorder or disease how it appears in real life? The topic itself is debatable, but the proof is not. Grey’s Anatomy is an example of a popular television show that accurately illustrates depression.
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