Lights, Camera, Stigma? Bollywood's Depiction of Mental Health Professionals: A Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose of the review

Bollywood (Hindi cinema) is a powerful global medium that shapes public attitudes toward mental healthcare. This scoping review systematically maps and characterizes the portrayal of mental health professionals (MHPs) in contemporary Bollywood films to identify dominant stereotypes, representational patterns, and potential gaps in representation.

Collection and analysis of data

A scoping review was conducted in accordance with the Arksey and O'Malley framework. A systematic search of online databases identified Hindi-language films released between 2011 and 2024. Inclusion criteria were applied to select films featuring MHP characters. Data from each portrayal were systematically charted to analyze demographics, professional competence, ethics, and narr

SUBMITTER: Moar DD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12830333 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature