Mental Health Movies

"Video by Bill Etra, early to mid 1970s, perhaps at the WNET TV Lab?"

At the age of 13, Robin drops out of school. His grades are inadequate, even at a special school, and to make matters worse, his health continues to...

A showcase of a personal experience that occurred over a few months.

There is a strong link between singing and mental illness. This documentary tries to break down some prejudices by focusing on the music industry...

Trapped within the labyrinth of her own mind, Sabrina descends into a harrowing odyssey as her home transforms into a malevolent maze of illusions...

A short film portrays the events of a depressed man's day, culminating, presumably, in his suicide, though the ending is ambiguous. Afterwards, a...

Filmed across two years and five different cities, Dear Will Carne tells the story of an invisible illness.

The story follows a quiet, introverted girl Quinn who lost her mom and hasn't been the same since then. She retreats to her room, while her...

An exploration of the human psyche, Blue takes the viewer on a journey alongside its main character, through the mundanity of life itself, while he...

A documentary that follows the journey of a young man named Kristian, who suffers from anxiety and a fear of flying, as he attempts to overcome his...

An experimental film that explores loneliness and depression in a brash and colourful way.

Worried for his friend's mental health, Jack decides to take the day off in order to remind him how fun life can be.

When anxiety hits, a young woman in her 20s turns to a comforting ritual that always helps her feel better.

In 1995, the Saint Paul de Mausole nursing home in Saint Rémy de Provence opened an art therapy workshop as part of the Valetudo association....

After the loss of his mother, Jake signs up for a rock paper scissors tournament where he must prove his self-worth.

ZAAD tells the autobiographical story of Dries Meddens. After the death of his mother, the care for Dries' bipolar father falls on his plate. He...