Mental Health Movies

Connecting the Dots takes on the subject of mental health through the voices of young people around the world.

A boy plays an audiobook after a long day to relax but is startled when it starts to interact with his life.

Christian, a kind, respectful young man who works from home, has a mental disorder and easily becomes obsessed with women, impacting the life of...

A gripping short film by Maxwell James delves into the impact of knife crime and gangs on mental health. Set in South London, it follows a torn...

Stien den Hollander, stage name S10, a candid and vulnerable insight into her life. In the documentary, directors Linda Hakeboom and Rolf Hartogensis...

A young non-binary person feels overwhelmed and wants to escape - literally, to the moon.

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

In a bout of emotional distress, a young man leaves a voicemail for his estranged girlfriend, one that begins to unearth darker feelings as his...

Northern England, 2004. 16-year-old Mark plays football to stay connected to his late father. But after a teammate’s suicide, the silence...

First Responders sign up to serve; they risk their lives and their mental health to respond to someone’s worst day. Who will rescue them?...

The film follows a girl born during the Iranian 1979 revolution, growing up amidst war and global events, leading to her breakdown and subsequent...

After a chaotic episode with his wife, Russian-Estonian worker Nikolai is left alone with their one year old daughter, Sophia. As time goes by, he...

A man who thinks he's James Bond escapes a psychiatric hospital to play out his fantasies.

Chronicles soap star Kristoff St. John's journey from child actor to his role as Neil Winters, exploring his career achievements, mental health...

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

Riley Danger documents her experience inside of the UK's vilest prison. Guided by Officer Evans, she encounters the most dangerous criminals,...

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

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

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

Ashley, a school girl, is struggling with exam stress and bullying.