Communication, health and well-being

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Monographic Theme. Communication, health and well-being

Adolescence and mental health: from their representation in the media to the prevention of stigma in classrooms

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The number of adolescents with mental health disorders and
admissions to hospitals for this reason has increased significantly
in recent years, placing Spain among the European
countries with the highest number of diagnoses. Most of the
research carried out so far has focused on the effects of the
media discourse regarding the mental health of minors; however,
there have been few studies on the representation in the
media of the mental health of adolescents. This work examines,
through an analysis of the existing literature, the image of adolescent
mental health in audiovisual fiction, news media and
social media. The analysis also studies the importance of the
gender perspective in this representation and reflects on the
need to work on media literacy, offering tools to address the
prevention of stigma in the classroom.

Virós-Martín, Jiménez-Morales, Montaña-Blasco, Bretones, Empain, Establés, Freire, Gómez-Puertas, Jordana, Lopera-Mármol, Martin-Vicario, Mohammadi, Moyano, Parrilla, Sánchez-Reina, Sanz-Marcos and Solé-Blanch
Self-harm, adolescents and mental health on social media and in the family environment: from the perspective of health professionals

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Non-suicidal self-harm (NSSH) in adolescents is increasing as
a coping mechanism for negative emotions. In this paper, our
objectives are to find out the perspective of health and social
intervention professionals on whether social media are a risk
factor for the development of self-harm and the role of the
family in the emotional well-being of the child. Nineteen interviews
were conducted with health and labour/social work/
education experts specialised in adolescence, self-harm and
families. They were conducted online and in person between
March and May 2024. The main findings are that social media
promote self-harm and simplify language through memes,
abbreviations and codes, affecting the development of basic
social skills in adolescents and disrupting their mental health.
Hence the importance of good communication with the family
to promote the emotional well-being of young people.

Raquel Moraleda-Esteban and Esther Martínez-Pastor
The Coronavirus on Spanish free-to-air television during the lockdown

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This article presents the findings of a quantitative study
analysing how the coronavirus pandemic was covered in 24-
hour programming on Spain’s four main television channels
during the lockdown, from 13 March to 11 May 2020. The
study examined broadcasts from La 1, Antena 3 TV, Telecinco
and La Sexta over a 60-day period to track how coverage of
the virus evolved, focusing on the presence of disease-related
terms and their progression. The data show that news about
the disease, along with political coverage, dominated television
programming. In contrast, economic issues received the least
attention from both public and private broadcasters, although
there were differences in how each channel approached
coronavirus-related repor

Sandra Martínez Costa, Teresa Nozal Cantarero, Antonio Sanjuán Pérez and José Juan Videla Rodríguez
The health crisis in infotainment shows. Analysis of Pablo Motos’ monologues in El Hormiguero 3.0: Quédate en casa

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This research is based on the analysis of Pablo Motos’
monologues on the television show El Hormiguero 3.0: Quédate
en casa, aired during the months of lockdown and COVID-19
restrictions (03/23/2020 – 06/22/2020). Through the use of
content analysis and by evaluating their informative and social
relevance, 11 of the presenter’s opening monologues were
assessed to observe how an infotainment show tackles the
coverage of health information within the context of a global
pandemic. All the monologues analysed are centred around the
development and consequences of the pandemic. The results
of the research reinforce the perceived status of Pablo Motos
as an opinion leader and television coach, who assumes the
role of expert on social and welfare issues, with his discourse
focussed on mental health, yet without relying on authoritative
scientific sources.

María Monjas Eleta and Miguel Lobato Martínez
Health inequalities and personalized advertising: A pathway to equity?

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Health inequalities persist despite significant global
advancements in health and well-being. While social
determinants of health, such as income and education, are
well-documented contributors, commercial determinants —
especially advertising exposure— play an increasingly influential
role. This study examines the relationship between advertising
and health inequalities, focusing on how personalized digital
advertising may exacerbate these disparities. The literature
review reveals that disadvantaged communities have historically
been disproportionately exposed to advertisements for healthharming
products, a pattern consistent across traditional media
and globally. Additionally, the critical analysis undertaken here
of digital advertising practices highlights the potential risks
of personalized advertising in reinforcing health disparities.
These risks include algorithmic biases, issues related to data
practices, and content loops that may perpetuate stereotypes
and unhealthy behaviours. However, the study also identifies
opportunities where personalized advertising could promote
health equity by delivering targeted, health-enhancing messages
to underserved populations. This research contributes to the
broader discourse on health equity by highlighting the dual
role of advertising as both a risk factor and a potential tool for
positive health intervention. It underscores the urgent need for
comprehensive regulatory frameworks that address the evolving
landscape of digital advertising, ensuring

Carolina Sáez-Linero

Articles

The CCMA’s new dynamics of outsourcing productions in the face of digitalisation

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The article analyses the Corporació Catalana de Mitjans
Audiovisuals (CCMA) [Catalan Audiovisual Media Corporation]
dynamics of content outsourcing to external production
companies and its evolution in one decade. The period examined
is 2013-2023, with a special focus on 2022 and 2023, when
the digital strategy that has generated new production needs
was promoted.

Àlex López Alcalde and Aida Martori Muntsant

Book Reviews

Sobre la evolución de los medios: Emergencia, adaptación y supervivencia

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Àlex Valverde-Valencia
La comunicación de Gobiernos e instituciones públicas. 80 cosas que he aprendido comunicando

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