Mental Health Movies

We are in a room where people tell each other experiences that are not actually told to each other. These are experiences that they have had...

Silent Cry tells the tragic story of Marcella, a young girl who lost her battle with depression in 2021.

Obscure is a short film that addresses, through a personal narrative, the director's first contact with depression and anxiety.

A story about the eternal cycles of life following a young man who reaches rock bottom once again.

A compelling short film that explores the parallels between physical and mental health, challenging perceptions by highlighting the hidden battles of...

Johnny, a shy teen and his imaginary opposite fighting for control of the body. As Johnny's confidence rises, so does his anger. What happens when...

In June 2023, Barnaby Webber, Grace O'Malley-Kumar and Ian Coates were stabbed to death by Valdo Calocane. Reporter Navtej Johal investigates his...

An unnamed documentary filmmaker interviews ghosts in an attempt to find some advice for people seeking to end their lives.

A theater actor with crippling body image insecurities must face his greatest fears when he is asked to perform nude on stage in his dream role.

A young man from South Korea comes to New York to study. For the first two years, he surrounds himself with unsuitable friends, leading to an...

What happens to a relationship if a partner suddenly becomes severely disabled after an accident? For Gosia it is clear that she will stand by her...

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

A teenager struggling with self-harm is recommended multiple alternatives by a therapist but each to no avail. The next suggestion? To care for a...

This flipbook-style animation demonstrates the emotions of people who hear voices

Filmmaker Gentamu McKinney and medical professionals recall experiences with mental illness and provide insight into the unique mental health...

A young man retreats into his own sanctuary—a life defined by solitude, and the soothing notes of his instrument. Yet, the beauty of his...

This short experimental diary film reveals my struggles with mental illness in my adolescence and queer adulthood while simultaneously reflecting...

As a deadly explosion shatters Lebanon three immigrant siblings living abroad confront their mental health struggles amid uncertainty about their...

An office worker, overwhelmed by the emptiness of modern life and fleeting connections, reflects on his isolation and replaceability. His inner...