While Parks and Rec touches on mental health themes, it doesn’t dive deep. The portrayal often leans toward light-hearted and comedic rather than realistic or educational.

Party Down had some clever attempts to depict the struggles of creative folks chasing their dreams, the overarching theme of hopelessness in Henry's life left us feeling a bit downbeat.

The Office is a beloved classic that revolutionized TV comedy with its quirky characters and relatable office antics, it flounders in how it presents mental health topics.

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is a mesmerizing film that takes you on a wild journey through love and memory. It navigates the messy intricacies of relationships, challenging the concept of forgetting in the face of heartbreak.

The show offers a surprisingly authentic portrayal of mental health, particularly through Tony’s therapy sessions with Dr. Melfi. It displays the messy realities of therapy without sugar-coating or overly dramatizing.

The Truman Show is a masterclass in storytelling that blurs the lines between reality and fiction. It's not just about one man's quest for truth, but also an imaginative exploration of what happens when the world as you know it crumbles.

The Breakfast Club does an admirable job of highlighting teenage angst and the various pressures young people face. The film takes us inside the minds of its characters, showcasing their vulnerabilities without turning them into caricatures.

The Conversation delves into the realm of paranoia, giving an early glimpse at the psychological impact of constant surveillance. Harry’s descent into mistrust and isolation captures the human element of paranoia realistically for its time.

The Godfather is iconic. The moments of intense family loyalty and betrayal make for a gripping narrative, but when it comes to how it handles mental health, it's not quite as stellar.