Mental Health
Reviews
Monkey Man
Monkey Man is deeply embedded in myth, which means it doesn't aim to modernize or accurately depict mental health issues, violence is presented as the primary response for the characters.
American Fiction
American Fiction is a powerful exploration of mental health wrapped in an engaging storyline. With deep character arcs, this film takes us on a heartfelt journey through love, loss, success, and pain, making it a must-watch.
Bad Sisters
While Bad Sisters provides an engaging narrative, its mental health portrayal leaves a lot to be desired. The series defaults to violence as a response to abuse, offering little in terms of constructive mental health dialogues
We Own This City
We Own This City shines a light on the inner turmoil and struggles of some characters, it often leans heavily toward portraying these issues as inevitable tragic outcomes with no real hope.
The Fallout
The Fallout excels in portraying mental health with an impressive depth and sensitivity. Characters navigate anxiety and depression in a manner that feels genuine, avoiding clichés.
The Hype
While The Hype isn't primarily focused on mental health, it does touch on personal challenges faced by contestants. It doesn’t perpetuate harmful stereotypes but also stops short of offering in-depth insights, reflecting a middle-ground portrayal that’s more mindful than typical reality TV.
Without Remorse
While Without Remorse excels in action, its portrayal of mental health is lacking. The film mostly relies on violence and revenge without adequately exploring the psychological impacts of trauma and war.
Two Distant Strangers
Two Distant Strangers is a powerful short film that challenges the way we think about social justice and systemic racism in America. While it’s an eye-opening experience that packs an emotional punch, it touches very lightly on mental health themes.
Palm Springs
Palm Springs takes the classic Groundhog Day trope and spins it into a fun, thought-provoking film with plenty of laughs and a touch of existential reflection. While it touches on some mental health themes, it primarily uses them as a tool for storytelling rather than diving deep into the issues themselves.
The King of Staten Island
The film touches on themes of grief, anxiety, and the pressures of adulthood, but it does so through a lens of comedy. While some may argue that this approach trivializes the struggles faced by those dealing with mental health, it’s important to appreciate the way Davidson uses humor to cope and connect.
High Fidelity
High Fidelity shines in its exploration of emotional wellness through intricate storytelling. It effectively depicts the ups and downs of mental health, though it leans heavily on relationships as the sole factor in wellbeing, missing a more holistic mental health representation.
Looking for Alaska
Looking For Alaska excels in its portrayal of mental health, capturing the raw intricacies of depression and grief with care and realism. Characters are treated with depth, avoiding stereotypes while exploring their vulnerabilities.
Rhythm & Flow
While it avoids deep dives into mental health issues, participants' backstories provide some insight into real-life pressures and stress. It’s slightly above neutral in portrayal due to its genuine depiction of emotional experiences tied to competition, albeit without an explicit mental health focus.
Green Book
Green Book does a decent job of showing the complexities of human relationships and the struggles we face, but it falls short when it comes to deeply diving into mental health narratives.
Come Sunday
Come Sunday touches on emotional turmoil and crisis of faith, portraying the psychological impacts of ostracism and self-doubt. It doesn’t dive deep into mental health themes but sensitively acknowledges them, providing a respectful depiction of Pearson’s inner struggles and eventual resilience.
Killing Eve
Killing Eve sometimes indulges in harmful stereotypes and sensationalized violence, but it also showcases a recovery narrative, complicated emotions, and the impact of relationships on mental well-being.