I agree - I'm actually angry about the fact that the news turns so many people off with its unending parade of violence and tragedy. It's hard to listen to that day after day. I think there should be some government rules and regulations for the news, in that there needs to be an equal amount of time spent discussing possible solutions as well as problems, and focusing on human accomplishments as well as tragedies. (There are new scientific discoveries, works of art, archeological finds happening every day, but they hardly get a mention on the news. It doesn't have to be that way.)

Back on topic: yes, the news slams the mental health community, but I think it's getting a little better. There's a public service campaign going on about mental illness, asking young people to support their friends who have mental illness. It's pretty cool.