Write a critical analysis of how accurate or inaccurate you found the portrayal of the disorder/therapy.

The portrayal of the disorder and therapy in this film is generally accurate but could be improved. The movie does a good job at depicting the general symptoms of the disorder, such as difficulty concentrating, low self-esteem, and feeling overwhelmed. However, it fails to accurately portray some of the more specific symptoms that can occur with depression such as lack of motivation or changes in sleep patterns. Furthermore, while the movie does briefly touch on treatment options for depression like medication and psychotherapy, it fails to provide enough information about these interventions for viewers to gain an understanding of them.

In regards to therapy specifically, there were several areas where accuracy was lacking. For example, while certain elements from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) were present – such as challenging negative thinking – other parts weren’t included at all; for instance, teaching problem solving skills or developing healthy coping strategies weren’t addressed. Additionally, there was no mention of how long each session should last or what topics are usually covered during treatment sessions.

Overall, while this film provides a general overview of treating depression with therapy and medication it lacks detail which would have allowed viewers to better understand these treatments methods. In order achieve greater accuracy when portraying mental health issues onscreen more research into evidence-based treatments will need to be done by filmmakers so that viewers can gain a better understanding into managing their own mental health struggles.