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Michael Jackson and the Rise of the Celebrity Psychologist

Thu, 07/30/2009 - 15:30

In the nine years since Big Brother turned psychoanalysis into a spectator sport, the media have decided that no story about a major celebrity is complete without an assessment of their mental health. The death of Michael Jackson provided celebrity psychologists with perhaps their greatest subject yet.

But what are the ethical responsibilities of these media psychologists? Should professionals be commenting on the wellbeing of celebrities on the basis of articles in Heat magazine?

Continue reading my latest attempt at proper journalism over at Guardian Science.

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Alan Woodland (not verified) on Sat, 08/08/2009 - 10:55
Title: Funny, I'd assumed this

Funny, I'd assumed this business with the BCA would have swung you round towards a less restrictive approach towards press regulation and free speech :)

Martin on Sat, 08/08/2009 - 13:36
Title: Careful, or I'll delete your

Careful, or I'll delete your comment!

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Ara (not verified) on Fri, 08/14/2009 - 10:32
Title: Yes this is going to be their

Yes this is going to be their golden time. They are hosted in TV programs and are consulted heavily.

Watson (not verified) on Wed, 12/02/2009 - 09:26
Title: The death of Michael Jackson
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The death of Michael Jackson provided celebrity psychologists with perhaps their greatest subject yet.Civil engineering degree | ME degree

PhilEdward (not verified) on Wed, 12/02/2009 - 09:27
Title: They are hosted in TV
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They are hosted in TV programs and are consulted heavily.Chemistry degree | Must University | MS degree


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